mediterranean roasted cauliflower
(5 ratings)
I've always used this recipe for roasting broccoli and cauliflower. It's the best way I've found to roast vegetables so that they brown evenly and not emerge a mushy mess. It's best to place the pan near the bottom of a blazing hot oven (at least 425°). The intense heat will radiate upward from the bottom of the oven, and the vegetables that are in contact with the baking pan will crisp and caramelize instead of steam and become mushy.
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(5 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Roast
Ingredients For mediterranean roasted cauliflower
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1 lgcauliflower head (about 2 to 2 1/2 lbs)
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1 smonion, cut in half and then cut into thin slices
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4 clovefresh garlic, minced
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4 sprigfresh thyme, finely chopped
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2 tspsalt
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1 tspblack pepper
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3 to 4capers, rinsed and then crushed
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1/4 cupolive oil
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1/2lemon (to be squeezed)
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shredded parmesan cheese, for garnish - optional (shreded, not the finely grated stuff from a tub)
How To Make mediterranean roasted cauliflower
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1Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray (or for easy clean-up, line baking sheet with foil and lightly spray foil to prevent sticking).
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2Cut cauliflower into bite-size pieces, and place in a large bowl. Cut onion in half, and then cut both halves into thin slices. Add onion slices to bowl.
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3Add garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, crushed capers (if using) and olive oil to a salad cruet or jar with a lid. Shake cruet/jar until well blended. Pour the herb dressing over the cauliflower and onion slices, and toss until well coated.
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4Spread the cauliflower and onion slices on prepared baking sheet. Place baking sheet in lower rack in oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until cauliflower is tender and lightly browned, turning once during roasting. Remove baking sheet from oven, and sprinkle lemon juice on top. If preferred, garnish with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately while still hot.
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