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Roasted cauliflower, walnuts and queso de cabra

Roasted cauliflower, walnuts and queso de cabra

This is one of our Christmas staples.

Serves 6

Cooking Time Prep time 15 mins, cook 25 mins



1 tbsp   coriander seeds, dry roasted
1   cauliflower, cut into large florets
2 tbsp   olive oil
50 gm (½ cup)   roasted walnuts
½   Spanish onion, thinly sliced
2   cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
½ cup   flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely torn
1½   lemons, finely grated rind and juice only
To serve:   shaved queso de cabra (see note) and extra-virgin olive oil


1 Preheat oven to 200C. Place coriander seeds in a mortar and, using a pestle, finely crush, then combine with cauliflower, olive oil and two-thirds of the walnuts. Place in a heavy-based roasting tray and roast for 25 minutes or until slightly brown and just beginning to soften. Cool slightly, then add onion, garlic, parsley and lemon rind and juice. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss gently.
2 Serve cauliflower scattered with cheese and remaining walnuts, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil, either warm or at room temperature.

Note Queso de cabra, a semi-mature Spanish goat’s milk cheese, is available from Spanish delicatessens and specialty cheese stores. If unavailable, substitute with another Spanish goat’s milk cheese.

RECIPE Andrew and Matt McConnell PHOTOGRAPHY Sharyn Cairns STYLING Emma Knowles

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