FIRE-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH WHIPPED CHICKPEAS AND CILANTRO PISTOU

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Fire-Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Chickpeas and Cilantro Pistou image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley
Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed
1 to 2 cloves garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, as needed
1 teaspoon chile flakes, optional
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 cup blended oil (80/20)
One 15-ounce can chickpeas
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
1 clove garlic, peeled
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup mixed black and white sesame seeds
1/4 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup cumin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Put a 14-inch cast-iron pan in the oven while it preheats.
  • For the cilantro pistou: Combine the cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, 1 to 2 cloves garlic (depending on how spicy you like it), 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a blender. Turn on medium speed and drizzle in the olive oil to combine. Blend until it has a smooth consistency. Adjust with olive oil for desired thickness, or flavor with more salt and lemon as needed. Add the chile flakes, if using.
  • Add the cauliflower and blended oil to a large bowl. Generously season with salt and toss to combine. Carefully pour into the preheated cast-iron pan and put back in the oven. Roast on the middle rack until brown and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Crank the heat to broil for last 2 minutes for added color, if desired. (It should have color and be tender but retain a bit of crunch.)
  • For the whipped chickpeas: Meanwhile, strain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid in a separate bowl. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup reserved chickpea liquid (aquafaba) and blend on high for about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a bit more aquafaba (approximately 2 tablespoons) if the machine is struggling, then add 1 tablespoon at a time of water (up to 1/4 cup) until smooth and light. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the dukkah spice: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, sunflower seeds and fennel seeds to a small food processor and pulse until just combined. (Do not overprocess.) Add to a cast-iron skillet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and season with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Generously spread the pillowy chickpea mixture on a platter. Top with the roasted cauliflower, then drizzle over the cilantro pistou and sprinkle generously with the dukkah.

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