Maple-Dijon Roast Turkey Thighs with Browned Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 2 bone-in turkey thighs, about 1½ lb total
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• ¾ cup long-grain white rice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Method

1. Whisk the maple syrup, dijon, tamari and half the garlic.
2. Rub the turkey thighs with oil, salt and pepper, then the glaze.
3. Toss the cauliflower with oil, salt and thyme and set beside the thighs.
4. Roast at 425°F until the glaze is sticky and the cauliflower browns deeply.40 min timer
5. Meanwhile simmer the rice in salted water until tender, then drain.17 min timer
6. Rest the thighs briefly, then spoon the pan glaze over rice and cauliflower with lemon zest and juice.5 min timer