It’s nearly Christmas! In exactly one week it’s Xmas eve.. How exciting!! At least, I think it’s exciting, because I love Xmas. Cooking for my family, being with loved ones, visiting friends, family and making memories. Last Xmas I’ve had such a good time, that I’m overly excited about this one. In fact, I’m flying to the Netherlands in 5 days, woohoo! Did you plan out your Xmas dinner yet? Do you remember my last Xmas Dinner? This year I also have a lovely recipe for you, called ‘Turkcauli’. Many turkeys and chickens are eaten with Xmas and that makes me overly sad. That is why I kind of tried to make a statement with this recipe’s name, because no animal needs to die for a nice Xmas dinner. In fact, how can you be all about peace and joy during these festive times, whilst chewing on the flesh of a dead animal that suffered? Do you agree? Then this oven roasted cauliflower recipe will definitely look nice on your Xmas table!

TURKCAULI

Serves: 4

1 medium cauliflower
1 tsp salt

marinate: 
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbs avocado oil
1-2 cloves of garlic
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbs nutritional yeast
salt/pepper (to taste)

-Preheat the oven to 180C.
-Take the leaves off the cauliflower and cut off the bottom, so it will nicely stand up.
-Put the whole cauliflower and the salt in pan of boiling water and let it boil for about 5-8 min (depending on size).
-Mix all the ingredients for the marinate in the blender and blend until smooth.
-Put the cauliflower in a tray and cover (use your hands or the back of a spoon) the whole cauliflower with the marinate, nice and evenly.
-Put the tray in the the oven, for about 30-40 min (or until tender).

Are you having a Christmas dinner with family and/or friends and are you still looking for a nice recipe? If you didn’t decide yet, then I think this is a good option. It’ also a great recipe to bring over if you’ve been invited to somebody else. Or maybe you can make it for New Years evening?! Or whenever you feel like it of course.. Please let me know if you decided to make this recipe! You can do this by leaving a comment below, by showing me on Instagram using #PlanetManel or by tagging me. Thank you! X