Ramblings of a retiree in France
Lunch most days is scheduled for 12:30 and I (foolishly) rely on my beloved to advise whether or not this has to be pushed back (or forth) because one of his interminable Zoom meetings. I’m therefore always trying to come up with dishes that are easy to assemble, acceptable both hot and warm, and/ or make use of leftovers.
Here’s one of my regular quick lunches. I say quick because both elements, the curried veggies and the carrot and cashew cream sauce, can be made well in advance. This is also a recipe that can easily be amended to fit whatever you have available in the fridge and storecupboard.
Roasted Curried Vegetables
Roasted Carrot Cream Sauce
To serve
1.Pre-heat oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan/gas mark 4 (350ºF/320ºF fan).400°F. Line a baking sheet with greaseproof (parchment) paper.
2. To make the curried cauliflower and sweet potatoes, add the cumin, coconut sugar, curry powder, smoked paprika, salt and coriander to a small bowl and stir to combine. Add the cauliflower and sweet potatoes and toss to coat in the spice mixture.
3. Spread the cauliflower/sweet potato mixture on the prepared pan in a single layer. Add the chopped carrots, also in a single layer but on the other side of the pan, along with the chickpeas. Bake until the vegetables are cooked and a light golden brown, about 30 minutes.
4. Transfer the pan from the oven onto a wire rack and let it sit for 10 minutes to cool.
5. Meanwhile, make the roasted carrot cream sauce by adding the roasted carrots to a high-speed blender along with the drained cashew nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt and aquafaba. While the blender is running, drizzle in water 1 tbsp at a time until you have a smooth sauce.
6. Divide the mixture of roasted cauliflower and sweet potatoes into 4 equal portions.
7. Lay one of the wraps flat on a plate and spread a little of the roasted carrot cream sauce evenly across the entire wrap. Then one portion of the cauliflower and sweet potato mixture, plus chickpeas, and top with some spinach and avocado.
8. Fold in the right and left sides of the wrap then roll it up starting from the side closest to you. End with the seam side down. Repeat these steps with the other 3 wraps.
9. Drizzle a little more of the sauce over the wrap and serve. You can refrigerate any leftover roasted carrot cream sauce for up to 7 days.
I never buy curry powder instead I make my own in a coffee grinder. This is a mild version, suitable for French palates.
What a lovely dish, and the sauce sounds really yummy!
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Thanks Dorothy
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Looks good. Are they easy to eat though or do you need a great pile of napkins nearby?
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Depends on whether you’re a messy eater!
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That looks amazing! I’ll be adding this to my lunch rotation. Thank you for sharing this recipe. 🙂
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Pleasure Richard
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Looks delicious, thank you for the recipe for it and home-made curry powder!
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My pleasure
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Well, minus the cauliflower & sprouts (personal dislikes), that looks amazingly delish!!
I have beet hummus in the fridge… a veggie wrap seems like a great idea! I won’t do it… but it seems great!
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Just use another veg
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Too lazy!!
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😎
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Looks so yummy. I just finished dinner but can eat again, as this is healthier!
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😎
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I love curry when it’s on 🔥
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These can easily be made spicier
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I am with Dorothy on this one! 🙂
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Thanks
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This looks very delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
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My pleasure Rebecca
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Look wonderful
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Thanks
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