Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Cumin

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serves 8
Ingredients

• 1 cup safflower or sunflower oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• Sea salt
• 4 heads of cauliflower—halved, cored and cut into 1-inch florets
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint

Preparation​

• Step 1Preheat the oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine the oil, cumin, turmeric, crushed red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  
• Step 2On 2 large rimmed baking sheets, drizzle the cauliflower with the spiced oil and toss well to coat; season with salt. Spread the cauliflower in an even layer and bake for about 1 hour, until browned and tender; switch the baking sheets halfway through cooking.
  
• Step 3Meanwhile, in a pie plate, bake the pine nuts for about 1 minute, until toasted. Let cool.
  
• Step 4Transfer the cauliflower to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the pine nuts, cilantro and mint and serve.
  

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