Name: Grilled Cauliflower and Broccoli With Lentils
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch cilantro, tough stems trimmed, coarsely chopped; 1 bunch mint leaves; Juice of 2 limes; ½ serrano chile; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed; 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt; 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1 lb.); 1 medium head of broccoli (about 1 lb.); Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling); Kosher salt; ¼ cup unsalted roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas); Cilantro leaves with tender stems and mint leaves (for serving)

VeggiesGrilled Cauliflower and Broccoli With Lentils recipe

Photograph by Yudi Ela, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk

Large seasoned cauliflower and broccoli steaks are charred on the grill until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, then topped with a bright and minty chutney dressing. You can also swap in other cruciferous veg like cabbage or broccoli rabe, both of which are excellent when grilled. —Rachel Gurjar

What you’ll need

Charcoal Grill
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Blender
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Heat Resistant Leather Gloves
$17 At Amazon
BBQ-AID All Angles Grill Brush
$25

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