Hummus & Curried Cauliflower Tartine

Name: Hummus & Curried Cauliflower Tartine
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 394 milliliters (13oz/400g) canned chickpeas, drained (reserve the liquid); 1 small 1/2 cauliflower, washed, dried and broken into very florets; 1 pinch cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 0 juice lemon; 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 1 scallion (spring onion), chopped; 1 pinch sea salt; 4 slices sourdough bread; 2 Tbsps tahini; 1 sprig thyme, leaves only

Hummus & Curried Cauliflower Tartine might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This vegan recipe serves 4. One serving contains 364 calories, 13g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe is typical of middl eastern cuisine. Head to the store and pick up cumin, juice of lemon, sea salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Start by making the curried cauliflower. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C/gas mark 7). In a bowl, toss the cauliflower with the spices, thyme leaves and olive oil, mixing well.

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Transfer to an ovenproof dish and roast in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until lightly brown on top.

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Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

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Place all the hummus ingredients into a food processor or use a handheld blender to process until smooth. If necessary, use a little of the reserved chickpea liquid to thin the mixture to a smooth purée. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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To serve, spread the hummus on the bread and top with the curried cauliflower.

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Sprinkle the scallion (spring onion) on top and drizzle with the olive oil.

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Reprinted with permission from Le Pain Quotidien Cookbook: Delicious Recipes from Le Pain Quotidien by Alain Coumont. Copyright © Octopus Publishing Group Ltd 2013; text copyright © PQ LicensingSA and Creative CommunicationSCRL 2013; photographs copyright © Creative CommunicationSCRL 201

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