Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
A fast and easy side dish for any meal
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium to large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 large lemon, cut into 8 pieces
- 3 - 4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspooon kosher salt
- 10 grinds fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400º
- Pile the cauliflower, lemon and garlic into the middle of a heavy baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over and stir to get everything coated.
- Spread the vegetables and lemon in an even layer on the pan, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Place the pan in the oven for 20 minutes, stir the vegetable mixture and spread back out on the pan.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast another 10 minutes. Test for doneness [you are looking for a tender-crisp texture], and return to the oven if the cauliflower isn't quite as done as you like it.
- Scrape everything into a serving bowl and stir to blend the flavors and get the lemon flavor on every piece of cauliflower. Serve immediately - store leftovers in the fridge
Notes
Cauliflower already cut into florets will fine and it's a time-saver.
If you're in a hurry, cut the cauliflower into smaller pieces, which will cook more quickly.