Tandoori-Roasted Cauliflower and Carlin Bean Salad with Kumquats, Crispy Kale, and Coconut.
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the cauliflower
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp The Governor Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1-2 tbsp tandoori spice blend
- ½ tsp sea salt
For the crispy carlin beans
- 1 x 400g jar carlin beans, drained and thoroughly dried
- 1 tbsp The Governor Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp nigella seeds
For the crispy kale
- 100g kale, stalks removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp The Governor Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pinch of sea salt
For the salad
- 8 kumquats, thinly sliced
- 4 spring onions, finely sliced
- 40g coconut flakes, toasted
- Small handful fresh coriander leaves
To finish
- Juice of 1 lime
- A drizzle of The Governor EVOO
Method
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Preheat the oven to 180°C fan. Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl with the olive oil, tandoori spice and salt. Toss well to coat, then spread onto a baking tray. Roast for 30-35 minutes until golden and tender.
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Place the dried carlin beans on a second baking tray. Roast for 25-30 minutes until crisp, shaking a couple of times. Set aside, add the salt, chilli flakes and nigella seeds.
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Toss the kale with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Massage for 2 minutes then add to the cauliflower in the oven for the last 8-10 minutes until crisp.
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Toast the coconut flakes in the oven for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
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Place the roasted cauliflower in a serving dish. Add the kale, carlin beans, kumquats, spring onions, toasted coconut and coriander. Squeeze over the lime and finish with a drizzle of The Governor EVOO.