Vegan Marinated Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Saffron

Name: Vegan Marinated Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Saffron
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: ½ head, cauliflower (1 pound), cored and cut into 1-inch florets; , Salt and pepper; ⅛ teaspoon, saffron threads, crumbled; ⅓ cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 5 , garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 1½ teaspoons organic, sugar; 1½ teaspoons, smoked paprika; 1 small sprig, fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons, sherry vinegar; 1 cup, canned chickpeas, rinsed; ½ , lemon, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh parsley

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The hallmark flavors of saffron, smoked paprika, and sherry vinegar enliven this elegant tapas-style appetizer of creamy chickpeas and earthy cauliflower marinated in a boldly flavored dressing.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Vegan for Everybody

SERVES6 to 8

TIME55 minutes, plus 4 hours chilling

Vegan Marinated Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Saffron

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Vegan for Everybody

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

First we blanched the cauliflower, softening it so that it would readily absorb the dressing. We established the marinade's base by blooming saffron in hot water to coax out more of its distinct, complex flavors. Heating smashed garlic clov...

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