Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Red Lentils - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry whole red lentils
• 1 large head of cauliflower
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh ginger, grated
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh garlic, grated
• 1 jar (680 mL) or 2 cups (500 mL) tomato passata (see notes)
• 3 cups (750 mL) water, divided
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) toasted hazelnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped