Whole Braised Cauliflower With Salsa Verde Orzo
This fancy dinner is perfect for vegans and cauliflower lovers alike. Using an entire head of cauliflower as the centerpiece, this recipe gets all of its delicious flavor from an easy braising process. As the cauliflower braises away, prepare a bed of spicy, tangy orzo for an extra pretty presentation.
1 hr 24 min
Ingredients
for 2 servings
Cauliflower
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium head cauliflower, greens trimmed and stem removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable stock, divided
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 lemons, zested
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 6 sprigs fresh parsley, plus 1 tablespoon, chopped, for serving
Salsa Verde Orzo
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 large shallot
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 cup fresh mint leaf
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup orzo, cooked
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