Roasted cauliflower in ras el hanout with dried apricots, toasted almonds, and fresh herbs. Ras el hanout is a North African spice blend — cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, ginger — complex in a single scoop. The dried fruit and nuts aren't garnish; they're the contrast the cauliflower needs.←Back to Taco Base Recipes
2 large cauliflower head, cut into bite-sized florets
3 tbsp ras el hanout spice blend
4 tbsp avocado oil
0.5 cup dried apricots, diced
0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 medium red onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp salt
0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss cauliflower florets with 3 tablespoons avocado oil, ras el hanout, salt, and half the minced garlic until every piece is coated.
Spread on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelized with crispy edges.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the red onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining garlic, ginger, and diced apricots, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in honey and lemon juice, then add the roasted cauliflower and toasted almonds, tossing everything together.
Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro and mint.
Chef's Notes
If you can't find ras el hanout, combine equal parts cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika — it won't be identical but it gets you close. The key is getting the cauliflower properly caramelized before adding anything else; pale cauliflower is nobody's friend.
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