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Cauliflower Puree with Chickpeas

Cauliflower Puree with Chickpeas

Amy
This Cauliflower Puree with Chickpeas is a creamy, dreamy dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll have a meal that’s rich in flavor and packed with wholesome goodness.
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Puree

  • 1 large cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup vegan butter (or regular butter)
  • ½ cup chickpeas, cooked & drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
  • ½ to 1 whole lemon, plus some zest (to taste)
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper
  • Milk or water to thin, or more chickpeas if necessary to thicken

Roasted chickpeas & cauliflower

  • cups cauliflower, broken into small florets
  • cups cooked (or canned) chickpeas, drained
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Minced garlic
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper
  • A few pinches chopped rosemary

Plate with

  • A sprinkle capers
  • An extra drizzle olive oil
  • A few pinches red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil, boil 3 cups of the cauliflower florets until tender, about 10-20 minutes.
  • While the cauliflower is boiling, start roasting the rest of the cauliflower and the chickpeas. Prep 2 baking sheets with foil. Separately toss the chickpeas and cauliflower with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt & pepper. (I do this right on the baking sheet). Roast both in the oven until golden brown, about 25-35 minutes, checking halfway through.
  • Make the cauliflower puree: Drain the boiled cauliflower, and transfer to a high speed blender. Add the garlic, butter, ½ cup chickpeas, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and blend to form a smooth puree. Taste and adjust, adding more salt, pepper, and/or lemon as necessary. If yours is too thick, add some water or milk. If it's too thin, add some more chickpeas. The consistency should be thinner and lighter than hummus. (*note that I used a Vitamix. If you're using a regular blender yours might not be as smooth).
  • Plate with a generous scoop of the puree and top it with the roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, capers, a few small pinches of red pepper flakes, and another pinch of rosemary. And an extra squeeze of lemon if necessary.
Keyword cauliflower, chickpeas, healthy, puree, vegetarian
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