Let’s be honest. No one really craves cauliflower. It’s kind of bland. Besides, cravings are confusing by nature. You may really be craving a passionate romance or an exotic adventure, but when all you have is chocolate, that’s what you crave - or what you think you crave. I’m all for emotional eating, if it helps.
Sometimes, I try to switch to curious eating instead of only eating my emotions. This recipe has some curious and surprising combinations like maple syrup and curry. I find that most cravings are rooted in the yearning to be surprised, to experience the unexpected, and to eventually stumble upon a little bit of awe. This is just a recipe, but hopefully, it’ll surprise you too.
INGREDIENTS:
1 head of cauliflower (or 1 bag frozen)
1/2 cup of dry barley
3 cups Veggie broth (or water)
1/2 onion + 1 pear
The Secret Sauce:
2 Tbsps EVOO
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
Curry powder (salt, pepper, cayenne, etc.)
Squeeze of lemon
INSTRUCTIONS:
Pre-heat oven to 400
Brush the secret sauce on the cauliflower
Cook the barley in the veggie broth
Saute the onion first, once it’s soft, add the pear to carmelize
Optional: Add mushrooms, celery, or carrots
Place cauliflower on the barley
Option to top with something sweet and crunchy like Honey Pumpkin seeds
Remember why you love cauliflower!