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Turmeric Cauliflower & Dijon Butternut Squash

Plant-based and elevated veggie dish.
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

Turmeric Cauliflower

  • avocado oil
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Dijon Butternut Squash

  • avocado oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 small jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cubed butternut squash peel a butternut squash and chop into cubes.
  • 1 tbsp tamari, soy sauce, or coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup veggie broth
  • 1/2 tbsp whole grain dijon mustard seeds
  • 8 asparagus stalks cut into thirds
  • 12 raw macadamia nuts topping
  • 2 tbsp dill topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves topping

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. While the oven is heating, use the back of a large knife to crush the macadamia nuts. Set aside.
  • Wash and chop your cauliflower head into florets. In a large mixing bowl toss the florets with 1 tbsp avocado oil, turmeric, and a pinch of sea salt. Arrange on a parchment lined baking tray and bake for about 50 minutes flipping at the 30 minute mark. From there you can gage how much longer you want the florets to bake. I like my cauliflower extra crispy so I usually cook mine for a total of 1 hour.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet and add in the minced jalapeño and minced garlic. After a minute or so, add in the butternut squash, dijon mustard, veggie broth, and tamari. Keep heat on medium-low and let the squash cook slowly. If the pan gets dry, add in a bit more veggie broth.
  • Once the squash is just barely tender (poke with a fork to check), remove from heat and add to a bowl. In your skillet, add in the asparagus stalks and cook until the asparagus starts to brown. When done, add the dijon butternut squash mixture back into the pan with the asparagus.
  • Remove turmeric cauflower from the oven and gently mix into the pan. Plate the mixture and top with fresh dill, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeño, and crushed macadamia nuts.