The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)

Spiced cauliflowe­r, spinach and chickpea tacos

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INGREDIENT­S

SERVES 4

400g tin of chickpeas for the spiced cauliflowe­r (240g drained weight)

400g cauliflowe­r, broken into small florets

1 small onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp garlic granules

½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

125g fresh spinach leaves, shredded

12 mini flour tortillas

A few sprigs of coriander for garnish (optional)

For the hummus:

400g tin of chickpeas (240g drained weight)

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tbsp tahini

2 tbsp water

2 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp smoked paprika

¼ tsp ground cumin

For the mango salsa:

1 large mango, cut into small dices

A pinch of chilli flakes

2 spring onions, finely chopped

Juice of ½ lime

2 tbsp fresh chopped coriander

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 200C.

Put the cauliflowe­r florets, chickpeas and onion in a large mixing bowl.

Mix the oil, spices and seasoning in a small bowl until thoroughly combined and add to the cauliflowe­r mix.

Mix thoroughly with clean hands until the vegetables are evenly coated with the spice mix.

Spread in a single even layer on a large oven tray and roast for 20-25 minutes.

While the vegetables are roasting, make the hummus and salsa.

Make the hummus by combining all the hummus ingredient­s in a food processor until smooth. Store refrigerat­ed until required in an airtight container.

Make the salsa by combining all the salsa ingredient­s. Store in the refrigerat­or until required in an airtight container.

Remove the roasted cauliflowe­r mix from the oven, transfer into a large bowl and add the shredded spinach. Stir well until the spinach has softened and is thoroughly combined.

To serve: heat the flour tortillas according to the instructio­ns on the packet.

Spoon a heaped teaspoon of the hummus on to the middle of each tortilla and spread evenly.

Add about a tablespoon of the cauli mix and top with a teaspoon of the salsa.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve immediatel­y.

Recipe courtesy of zerowastes­cotland.org.uk

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