Charred Cauliflower Lemon Caper Orzo Food

CHARRED CAULIFLOWER, LEMON & CAPER ORZO

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. Toss the cauliflower with half the oil and some seasoning. Tip onto a baking tray and grill for 15-20 mins until golden, charred, and tender all the way through.
• Meanwhile, cook the orzo in a pan of boiling salted water for 8 mins, or until al dente. Drain.
• Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and sizzle the capers and garlic until golden. Stir in the orzo, cauliflower, lemon zest and juice and the stock. Bubble for 1 min, then spoon half into a bowl and top with the rocket. Leave the leftovers to cool for the lunchbox, see tip below.

LENTIL AND ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, CHARD AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Roast until tender and charred in places, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, chard leaves and stems, lentils, orzo, olives, parsley, dill and mint. Add the lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Fold to combine and serve.

LEMON CAPER ORZO

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
• Stir in the orzo and salt. Boil for 10-12 minutes or until tender; drain.
• Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, capers, olive oil and pepper into the orzo. Serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPERS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Place cauliflower into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
• Mix olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, capers, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Reserve remaining lemon zest for another use.
• Place cauliflower in a bowl and pour dressing over top. Add Parmesan cheese and thyme; mix until completely coated.

CHARRED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients but cauliflower together.
• Brush the mixture onto the cauliflower being careful not to break the flowerettes. Let marinade for 20 minutes.
• Place the quartered sections on medium high heat on an outdoor grill.
• Cook till grill marks are present about 5 minutes. Flip and grill 5 more minutes.
• At this point you can remove and enjoy crisp.
• Or.
• You can place the cauliflower in heavy foil on grill and continue to cook till tender and soft to your liking.
• Or
• Place the cauliflower on indirect heat and continue till tender.
• You may need to add more oil to baste. Season with salt and pepper.