To me, most things taste good with a bit of caramelization, and they taste even better with a lot of caramelization - hash browns, burgers, steak, chicken, and in this instance, vegetables, specifically, cauliflower. When you take a bite, it's crunchy, it's tender, it's sweet, and it's savory - a perfect mix of flavors & textures. I have roasted beets, broccoli, cabbage, corn, green beans, okra, onions, and likely others, too, but nothing else is coming to mind, and honestly, roasting is one of my favorite preparations. Not only do you get a delicious vegetable, but it's so simple and clean-up is a breeze. I use very simple seasoning, only extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper, although I'm sure you could use whatever seasoning that you fancy; I just prefer plain & simple.
I'm linking today's post to Reeni's Saturday Sidedish Showdown over on Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice. The theme for this Saturday was cauliflower; so check it out, as I'm sure tons of delicious cauliflower recipes await you.
1 medium-large head cauliflower
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Prepare a sheet pan with a piece of parchment.
Trim core from cauliflower and then cut cauliflower into florets.
In a bowl or in a ziplock bag (no cleanup!) combine cauliflower, olive oil, salt & pepper.
Stir or shake well, all pieces should be well-coated with the oil.
Pour onto prepared sheet pan.
Roast for 35-40 minutes, flipping pieces over as they brown.
Remove from oven when cauliflower is well-browned and tender.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
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So glad to find your blog with this recipe! I've made roasted cauliflower many times but it never looks as good as yours. I use the same ingredients but maybe it's because I didn't thoroughly coat them enough with the oil. I will be trying it again after seeing this and using a ziplock bag. Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love roasted cauliflower, sometimes the simplest things taste the best. I love to roast it and dip it in Caesar dressing as an appetizer!
ReplyDeleteI have never had cauliflower!! This looks wonderful!! LOVE the pictures, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm the newest follower to your great blog.
ReplyDeleteWow! Hi girls and welcome to my kitchen! Thank you for the kind comments - I love having new visitis because I find such terrific new blogs to visit! Hope to see you all here agian!
ReplyDeleteJust like you I love roasted cauliflower! I add a little bacon and onion to mine and sometimes Parmesan to entice my family to eat it. They don't love it the way I do. Thanks for linking to Side Dish Saturdays!
ReplyDeleteYour cauliflower is roasted to perfection! I agree about a little caramelization...it brings out so much flavor!
ReplyDeleteI agree..I love roasted veggies!Glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Reeni - oooh bacon, onion & parmesan sound scrumptious! I love sidedish Saturdays and I'm looking forward to next weeks challenge!
ReplyDeleteHey Faith - thank you! And you are so right -a nything roasted & caramelized is always delish!
Welcome Laurie! I'm glad you found me, too, and heading over to find you! Hope to see you here again.
Hi Louanne! This cauliflower looks terrific. I remember one time when I was little I couldn't bear cauliflower. Now I am a fanatic fan of it.
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