Roasted Cauliflower and Garbanzo Beans

Ingredients

• 1 large head of cauliflower, trimmed and separated into florets
• 2 cups cooked or canned garbanzo beans, drained if canned
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, avocado or olive oil
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric power
• ½ teaspoon toasted cumin seeds, ground or ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon or “dust” of paprika
• Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Add oil and spread over the entire baking sheet.
3. Add cauliflower and garbanzo beans allowing all to be coated with oil. Toss in spices and spread the cauliflower and garbanzo beans evenly in a single layer on the sheet.
4. Don’t overcrowd them to assure that they roast and not steam.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes; when brown on one side, flip the cauliflower and garbanzo beans to roast on the other side for another 10 minutes.
6. Garnish with cilantro or scallions.

Variations:

• Add chopped carrots in addition to cauliflower.
• Drizzle with peanut sauce or tahini.
• Toss in pomegranate seeds for antioxidants and spectacular color!

Suggestions:

• Create Cauliflower and Garbanzo Bean Tacos, add cabbage etc.
• Add can of Tomatoes and make a stew.