Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Add flavor to the menu in a big way with this easy vegetable recipe!
If you've always thought of cauliflower as a ho-hum side dish that's best left forgotten, then this Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe will probably change your perspective! This easy side dish is anything but bland and dull, as it's loaded with plenty of heat and lemon zest. The result is a dish that will definitely get kids of all ages to eat their vegetables. You'll discover this side dish is also versatile, as it can be served with just about any main course that you have planned. This is one recipe you'll definitely want up your sleeve!
Total Timeunder 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Calabrian chiles (found in Italian specialty markets)
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, for garnish
- Lemon zest, for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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Cut cauliflower into small florets.
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In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
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Spread the cauliflower evenly on a large baking sheet.
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Place the pan in the oven and roast until the florets are lightly charred and cooked through, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
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While cauliflower is roasting, chop a few Calabrian chiles into small pieces and set aside.
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Check on the cauliflower after 10 minutes to ensure an even roast.
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Remove from the oven, place in a large serving bowl and toss with the lemon juice and chiles.
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Garnish with lemon zest and parsley.
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Serve immediately.
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apexfarms 6385196
Dec 17, 2018
Side dish, Christmas. All of them. Seriously my favourite is the brussel sprouts! Last year did them up with new recipe, crispy crumb topping Awesome
kmcartoonity 62072 74
Dec 20, 2017
I would have to say that my all - time favorite Christmas side dish has got to be sweet potato casserole. I have had it prepared several different ways with various toppings, but I cannot decide which one I like the best. Either topped with toasted marshmallows or a crunchy pecan praline topping! As for this cauliflower dish, could I substitute cayenne powder for those special chiles, and if so, how much should I use?
aketch
Dec 04, 2017
I love cranberries. I cook my own from fresh and serve them whole in a crystal glass turkey. They taste best when they are not too sweet or too tart.
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