roasted cauliflower with pine nuts and raisins

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jan 28, 2015

A wonderfully-flavored vegetarian dish or side dish to a meat. Recipe is from Williams-Sonoma.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - heads cauliflower (about 3 pounds total)
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • - sea salt
  • - freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (zested first - see below)
  • 3 tablespoons raisins (soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes and drained)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

How To Make roasted cauliflower with pine nuts and raisins

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Core the cauliflower heads and cut into florets. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tbsp. of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until just tender - 25-30 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper and stir in the raisins.
  • Step 4
    Transfer the warm cauliflower to a serving dish and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with the parsley, lemon zest and pine nuts. To marry the flavors, let cool to room temperature before serving.

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