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Garlic-Roasted Cauliflower

How Easy Is That? (p. 173)

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Ingredients

  • Head of cauliflower 1
  • Garlic 1 head
  • Parsley 1/4 cup
  • Lemon 1 (2 tbl)
  • Pine nuts 3 tbl

Prep

  • Cauliflower - trim and cut into large florets
  • Garlic - separate cloves, leave unpeeled
  • Parsley - mince
  • Pine nuts - toast — this is the little hinge that swings the big delicious door.
  • Lemons - juice (2 tbl)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add the garlic cloves. Boil for 15 seconds. Drain, peel, and cut off any brown parts. Cut the largest cloves in half lengthwise so they are uniform. On a sheet pan, toss the cauliflower with the garlic, 3 tbl of olive oil, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Spread the mixture out in a single layer and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing twice, until the cauliflower is tender and the garlic is lightly browned. Scrape the cauliflower into a large bowl with the garlic and pan juices. Add 1 1/2 tbl of olive oil, the parsley, pine nuts and lemon juice, while acting like this outcome was inevitable. Sprinkle with another 1/2 tsp of salt and toss well. Serve hot or warm.