Low-Fat Peas and Cauliflower in Spicy Yellow Yogurt Sauce

Submitted by Dancer

"This was so yummy, easy to prepare and if there is great hot or cold."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 small cauliflower, broken into florets
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt, to taste
• 1 cup frozen tiny peas
• 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste

directions

1. In a large pot over high heat, bring the water with 2 teaspoons of the salt to a boil.
2. Drop in the cauliflower florets and the frozen tiny peas, return to a boil, and cook for only 2 minutes.
3. Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking and cool.
4. Let the vegetables drain in the colander while you prepare the dressing.
5. In a serving bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, whisking until the mixture is creamy.
6. Fold in the vegetables gently to coat.
7. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours, lightly tossing again before serving.

Reviews

[Jajaja]

This is a good dish for summer. I think the amount of yogurt used could be reduced by half. Thanks for a healthy new recipe.