Cauliflower, Lentils and Chorizo

Roast cauliflower with cumin, coriander and paprika-laced chorizo, tossed with green lentils, almonds and a sherry vinegar dressing.

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Recipe Info
Servings: 4
Prep: 10m
Cook: 35m
Total: 45m
Ingredients
  • 1-1.2kg cauliflower
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
  • sea salt and black pepper
  • olive oil
  • 2 x 400g tins green lentils, drained
  • 4 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 250g chorizo, chopped
  • 80g almonds, roughly chopped
  • 2 bunches spring onions, trimmed, white and green parts finely sliced
  • 40g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Heat the oven to 240C (220C fan)/gas 9.
  2. Trim the cauliflower, removing any woody leaves, then cut into even 4-5cm florets.
  3. Transfer to a baking tray, sprinkle with the crushed cumin and coriander seeds, add a good pinch of salt and some black pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and rub into the florets.
  4. Stir in the drained lentils and 2 tbsp of the sherry vinegar, then toss through the chopped chorizo.
  5. Roast for 15 minutes, then remove, stir through the chopped almonds and roast for another 12 minutes, until everything is golden and the cauliflower is a little charred.
  6. Meanwhile, toss the sliced spring onions and most of the parsley in a salad bowl with the remaining sherry vinegar.
  7. When the cauliflower is ready, scrape everything into the salad bowl, including all the paprika oil and any sticky bits from the tray, and toss well.
  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then scatter with the remaining parsley and serve.