Lazy weekend recipes: Cauliflower, pearl barley and bulgur wheat salad
Impress your friends without actually putting in the effort with this cauliflower, pearl barley and bulgur wheat salad. Packed full of flavour, and plants, this is a filling lunchtime salad that can be served as a main or as a side.
In a large saucepan, add the pearl barley, a little salt and top up with cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 50 minutes to 1 hour. The barley is done when it has tripled in volume and is soft yet chewy.
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Repeat the process with the bulgur wheat when you have 15-20 minutes left on the barley.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200ºC/180ºC fan/gas mark 6. Heat the olive oil in a small pan with the coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Trim the cauliflowers into medium-sized florets and place on a baking tray. Once the oil is hot and the spices begin to sizzle, carefully drizzle the oil and spices over the cauliflower. Add a little seasoning and then roast for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and lightly golden.
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Once the grains and cauliflower are cooked, combine in a bowl with the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Break up the nuts and add in the chilli flakes, pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley.
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Pile on to a large plate and serve immediately.
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