(2 servings) from Plated
Ingredients:
2/3 cup quinoa
12 oz cauliflower
1 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbs sliced almonds
6 oz dinosaur kale
1 shallot 1 clove garlic
1 1/2 tbs apple cider vinegar
1 Tbs dijon mustard
1 Tbs honey
1/4 cup roasted red peppers
1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup plus 3 Tbs olive oil
Preheat oven to 425. In small pot combine quinoa, 1 1/3 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to boil, cover, reduct heat to medium low, simmer until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat, set aside still covered.
While quinoa cooks, cute cauliflower into 1/2 inch florets, discarding tough stem and leaves. On a baking sheet, toss cauliflower with Parmesan and 1 Tbs olive oil. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Roast in oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle over almonds and continue roasting until almonds are golden and cauliflower is tender, 5 more minutes. Set aside.
While cauliflower roasts, rinse kale, trim and discard stems, and thinly slice leaves crosswise. Mince shallot to yield about 1 1/2 TBs. Mince garlic. In large bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, 1/2 TBs honey, and minced shallot. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Whisking continuously, slowly add 1/4 cup olive oil until fully combined. Add kale to bowl and, using your hands, massage until fully coated and beginning to soften, 1-2 minutes.
In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, garlic, remaining honey, and 2 Tbs olive oil. Pulse until mixture is smooth and combined (immersion blender works well too). Alternatively chop roasted red peppers and whisk with remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until mixture comes together. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Plate: Add quinoa to bowl with kale and toss to combine. Divide kale and quinoa between serving bowls and top with cauliflower and almonds. Drizzle red pepper sauce.
