Sicilian roasted cauliflower

Sicilian roasted cauliflower

Sicilian roasted cauliflower

I haven’t posted a lot of savory dishes yet. Although I love to cook when I have friends over for dinner, on a typical day, I usually just throw a couple of vegetables together and drizzle it with tahini sauce (so good!). Vegetarian dishes are my favorite. Although quite a lot of people think of vegetarian meals as simple side dishes, there are incredibly complex meat-free dishes that make an entirely satisfying meal.

Like this Sicilian roasted cauliflower dish, I discovered at Dig Inn – an American chain that serves mostly vegetables inspired by the seasons. When I lived in New York, Dig Inn was my go-to lunch place. I loved their market bowl where you could choose 3 of several delicious vegetarian dishes. My favorite one was this Sicilian roasted cauliflower. The mix of ingredients sounds uncommon at first: roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, raisins, capers, and mustard dressing. But the flavor combination is unexpectedly delicious. It’s like fireworks in your mouth!

Sicilian roasted cauliflower

I have been dreaming of this dish since I moved back to Munich. Then, the other day, it came up in a conversation with a friend, and from that moment on I just couldn’t stop thinking about it. I immediately searched for the recipe online and was happy to find it on Two Red Bowl’s blog. I went to the supermarket to get the ingredients and cooked it that same day. And I was in heaven! Isn’t it incredible how our taste buds connect with memories and emotions? It felt like I was sitting in the Winter Garden of 3 World Financial Center with my favorite coworkers/friends, chatting about work and life, and gazing at the midday sun shining over the Hudson River. It felt so familiar and yet so far away. My lovely NYC friends, I truly miss you!

Whether you’ve ever tried the original dish at Dig Inn or you are keen to try something new, make this your next lunch or dinner!

Sicilian roasted cauliflower

I modified the original recipe a little bit, substituting the breadcrumbs for roasted pine nuts. I hope you love this meal as much as I do, and it can prove that there is no need for meat!

If you are more of a savory kind of person, try these savory spinach pancakes!

Love,

Marion

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Sicilian roasted cauliflower

June 8, 2021
: 2
: 15 min
: 45 min
: 60 min
: easy

This vegetarian and vegan dish is like fireworks in your mouth! A mix of roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, raisins, capers, and mustard dressing is an unexpected but delicious flavor combination!

Ingredients
  • For roasting:
  • 220g chickpeas, cooked or canned
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For the dressing:
  • 120 ml vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup if vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 50g raisins
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • For serving:
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Roasted pine nuts
Directions
  • Step 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
  • Step 2 Place the cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3 Roast in the oven for about 35 minutes, tossing occasionally. Add the chickpeas and roast for another 10-15 minutes until crispy and golden.
  • Step 4 In the meantime, bring the vegetable broth to a boil over high heat. Add the apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and mustard, and whisk to combine. Reduce the heat, add the raisins, and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Step 5 Remove the cauliflower and chickpeas from the oven and transfer to a bowl. Add the dressing, capers, and lemon juice. Before serving, sprinkle with roasted pine nuts and fresh chopped parsley.



3 thoughts on “Sicilian roasted cauliflower”

  • I’ve been thinking about this dish – and making it at home – ever since Dig Inn stopped preparing it (and replaced it with a very delicious cauliflower with parmesan and garlic aioli dish, instead). I look forward to trying my hand at it this weekend!

  • Was looking for this Dig Inn copycat recipe, so thank you!! Would this keep in the fridge to make Dig style plates for lunch?

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