Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for roast cauliflower with harissa pilaf | The new vegan

Roast cauli has an enticing nuttiness that makes it a great companion for spicy, herby baked riceBefore I became a food writer, I ate a lot of roast cauliflower most weeks because I adore it. I love how the florets take on flavour and fat. I enjoy how the personality of the cauliflower pops out when you roast the bejesus out of it to reveal a caramel-like bitter sweetness. And I am a fan of how cheap and comforting it is. This recipe is a celebration of the roast cauliflower and, since the oven is on anyway, I’ve made a baked rice to go with it (credit to Yotam Ottolenghi for the technique) that is herby, nutty, hot with harissa and brought together with a thwack of lemon juice. Continue reading...

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Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for roast cauliflower with harissa pilaf | The new vegan

Roast cauli has an enticing nuttiness that makes it a great companion for spicy, herby baked rice

Before I became a food writer, I ate a lot of roast cauliflower most weeks because I adore it. I love how the florets take on flavour and fat. I enjoy how the personality of the cauliflower pops out when you roast the bejesus out of it to reveal a caramel-like bitter sweetness. And I am a fan of how cheap and comforting it is. This recipe is a celebration of the roast cauliflower and, since the oven is on anyway, I’ve made a baked rice to go with it (credit to Yotam Ottolenghi for the technique) that is herby, nutty, hot with harissa and brought together with a thwack of lemon juice. Continue reading...