Harissa And Honey Cauliflower Steaks With Green Hummus Food

HARISSA-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS

Steps:

• To make the harissa, place all the ingredients into a food processor with a pinch of salt and blend, or use a pestle and mortar to grind until smooth.
• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
• Rub the garlic cloves over the cauliflower steaks, then rub a teaspoon of the harissa you made and a pinch of salt over each steak, ensuring the entire steak is covered. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over a baking tray. Place the cauliflower on the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes. Turn over and bake for another 15 minutes (or 20-23 minutes if you like a slightly crispier texture).
• Oil another baking tray. Wash the reserved leaves and remove any tough stalks. Put the leaves in a bowl along with 1 teaspoon of harissa and ¼ teaspoon of salt then rub the leaves to coat them in harissa. Place on the baking tray. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp.
• To serve, divide the hummus between two plates and top with the cauliflower steaks. Add the crispy leaves around the plate and finish with a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of harissa.

HARISSA CAULIFLOWER STEAKS

Steps:

• Trim stem of cauliflower, leaving core intact. Cut cauliflower in half from top to base. Set half aside for another use; cut other half from top to base into four thick, equal steaks. Sprinkle with half of the salt.
• Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Turn over; sprinkle with harissa blend and remaining 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt. Stir in remaining 1 tsp (5 ml) oil; continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Stir in pine nuts; cook, swirling, for 30 seconds.
• Transfer to serving platter; squeeze lemon juice all over. Tear mint leaves; sprinkle over top.
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