Baked Cauliflower & Spicy Lentils

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the cauliflower first. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. 2

   Peel the leaves off the cauliflower and cut the bottom of the stalk off so you can lay the cauliflower flat on the base.

3. 3

   Mix together the oil and the spices and rub all over the top of the cauliflower. Cover the cauliflower in tin foil and place in a baking tray. Bake for 60/90 minutes until cooked through.

4. 4

   While the cauliflower is cooking, prepare the lentils.

5. 5

   Finely dice the shallots and green pepper. Fry the shallots for 2-3 minutes in a large stock pot, then add the minced garlic and fry for another 2 minutes. add the green pepper and chilli powder and continue to fry until the pepper is soft.

6. 6

   Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the lentils are cooked and the mixture is thick.

7. 7

   Serve the cauliflower on a bed of lentils and top with some freshly chopped coriander, pomegranate seeds and flaked almonds.

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