"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success" - Swami Vivekandana
This quote perfectly describes how I felt when I had the idea for this recipe. It's not like it is a complicated recipe or whatnot but I literally put my hands up in the hair...you know, like that emoji? and danced around in the kitchen. I love when I think of a recipe and it turns out to be exactly what I expected it to be! I had been wanting to incorporate thyme into a recipe and suddenly the cauliflower florets felt like the perfect companion. The addition of red onions gave a hint of sweetness once roasted with the cauliflower. This flavor panel worked really well with the tangy Greek yogurt sauce.
Turns out farro is moving up my list of favorite grains...move over quinoa! jk...I still love you. Besides being a great vehicle for veggies, tofu, curries, etc. farro has loads of fiber and nutrients. Another important fact I learned about farro is that it has complex carbs so it breaks down slowly and leaves you energized for longer rather than feeling that "crash". This nutritional grain is easily found at grocery stores these days and the directions are right on the back of the package.
THYME-Y Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
2 cups cauliflower florets - cut the bigger pieces in half, all florets should be about the same size so they cook evenly
1/2 medium red onion - cut into large chunks
5 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt, Himalayan salt preferred for maximum flavor (+/- per your taste preference)
Steps
1. Preheat the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Toss all the ingredients together, cover with aluminum foil, and roast for 40-45 minutes. Toss the veggies around every 10-15 minutes to make sure they don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
FARRO
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked farro
2 1/4 cups water
A pinch of salt
Steps
[Follow the package directions.]
1. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and add the farro and salt.
2. Cover and simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until cooked.
THYME-Y Yogurt sauce
Ingredients
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
A pinch of salt
A few pinches black pepper
Leaves from 1 sprig of fresh thyme - chopped
1 tbsp cold water
Steps
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Serve the Thyme-y Roasted Cauliflower over a bed of Farro and a side of Thyme-y Yogurt Sauce.
Prep time 10 minutes | Cooking time 40-45 minutes | serves 1-2