Roasted Cauliflower

A long time family favorite; this simple, easy and great tasting recipe combines roasted cauliflower with browned butter. Roasting brings out maximum flavor from the cauliflower and results in a scrumptious caramelized crust, a tender and creamy inside, with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. The addition of browned butter both enhances and intensifies the nutty flavor and imparts richness.

Category: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

101 review 
Ready in 30 minutes
by sgrishka

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower separated into floret wedges (about 6 cups)

2 cloves garlic minced, (up to 3)

2 to 3 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsps lemon juice freshly squeezed

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 to 3 tbsps butter


Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss cauliflower with oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread cauliflower evenly in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast in hot oven until softened and lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even roasting. Test with a fork for desired doneness. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine cauliflower and browned butter in a bowl, and gently toss to coat. Serve warm. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Note: Amounts of garlic, olive oil and butter will depend on size of cauliflower head and taste.

Reviews


My kids eat it! (That's always my best gauge . . .) Seriously though, this cauliflower is really delicious. I cook it longer on a lower oven setting because as written the cauliflower doesn't soften enough for our tastes. But everyone loves it.

hdauria

I followed the recipe but added veggie seasonings. It turned out Great!

vickigier147

This turned out pretty good!

911Geocacher

rachelschweizer

This is my new favorite way to have cauliflower. I think it is the lemon juice that makes it so good. YUM!

GoodCooker12

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