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LENTIL & CAULIFLOWER FATTOUSH SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS PER SERVE 2105kj

500g cauliflower, cut into florets, blanched 2 tsp ground cumin 2 Lebanese breads 400g can brown lentils, drained, rinsed 1 cup picked flat-leaf parsley leaves 3 celery stalks, sliced 3 tomatoes, quartered 1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 green capsicum, coarsely chopped 150g low-fat feta, cubed

DRESSING

1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed

1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line two oven trays with baking paper. Spray cauliflower with oil spray, sprinkle with cumin and arrange on one prepared tray. Bake 15 mins until browned and tender. Spray bread with oil and arrange on remaining tray. Bake 8 mins or until crisp. Cool on tray (bread will firm). Break into pieces.

2 DRESSING In a jug, combine all ll ingredients. Season to taste.

3 In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, lentils, parsley, celery, tomato, onion and capsicum. Toss through dressing. Season.

4 Add bread pieces and feta just before serving.