Roasted vegetables with whole lemon dressing

This colourful side will brighten up any menu. Served with a zesty whole lemon dressing, these roasted vegetables are perfect for any occasion.

Roasted vegetables with whole lemon dressing

Serves

8 as a side

Prep

15m

Note: + 10 mins cooling time

Cooking

35m

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbs finely chopped thyme
  • 1 orange, rind finely grated
  • 1/4 small (about 700g) Kent pumpkin, seeded, cut into 2cm-thick wedges
  • 1/2 cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 medium beetroot, peeled, cut into 1.5cm-thick wedges
  • 300g firm ricotta
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large oranges, extra, peeled, thinly sliced crossways
  • 1/3 cup (45g) pistachios, coarsely chopped

Whole lemon dressing

  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Coles Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method

STEP 1 

Preheat oven to 240°C. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper. Combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme and orange rind in a small bowl. Arrange pumpkin on 1 lined tray and the cauliflower and beetroot on the remaining tray. Brush vegetables with oil mixture and season. Roast the pumpkin for 30-35 mins or until caramelised and tender, adding the cauliflower and beetroot for the last 25 mins of cooking. Set aside for 10 mins to cool slightly.

STEP 2

Meanwhile, combine the ricotta and extra virgin olive oil in a food processor and process until smooth. Season.

STEP 3

To make the whole lemon dressing, finely chop half the lemon. Juice the remaining half. Combine shallot, lemon, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Stir in the oil and season.

STEP 4

Arrange vegetables and extra orange on a serving platter. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with pistachio. Serve with ricotta mixture. 

Serve with mint leaves and coriander leaves

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