We’ve always been huge fans of cauliflower—raw, roasted, steamed or any way you name it! We each could eat a whole head in one sitting. We know- it’s a bit much, but true! 🙂 It’s got a bit of a meaty texture and is packed with fiber and cancer-fighting nutrients and hardly any calories–and it can make an amazing stand in for rice, mashed potatoes and even for pizza crust! If you have our book The Nutrition Twins’ Veggie Cure you already know this ;). And if you’re looking for a healthy and simple winter pick me up recipe, we’ve got the goods for you! This recipe is so simple and delish that everyone will love it! Whip this up for an appetizer or part of your dinner meal!
Looking for some other great veggie sides? Try our Spicy “Fried” Broccoli our Easy Crunchy Braised Cabbage, Colorful Detox Salad, Caramelized Cauliflower with Olive Oil and Lemon Juice, Easy Peasy Seasoned Brussel Sprouts, Roasted detoxifying Veggies
Caramelized Cauliflower with Olive Oil and Lemon Juice
Serve: 6
Ingredients
6 cups small cauliflower florets
1-1/2 tbsp olive oil
Olive oil in a spray container
1 clove minced garlic
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric (optional)
1-1/2 tbsp grated parmesan
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Place cauliflower on a large baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over it and gently toss cauliflower. Then spritz the cauliflower with oil in a spray container to lightly cover.
3. Season the cauliflower with the garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and turmeric, if using.
4. Roast in oven for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally or until cauliflower are lightly browned and look caramelized.
5. Remove from oven and sprinkle parmesan on top.
6. Enjoy!!
Nutrition Facts: 63 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 49 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 3 g protein
- 6 cups small cauliflower florets
- 1-1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Olive oil in a spray container
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp turmeric (optional)
- 1-1/2 tbsp grated parmesan
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Place cauliflower on a large baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over in and mix cauliflower. Then spritz the cauliflower with oil in a spray container to lightly cover.
- Season the cauliflower with the garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and turmeric, if using.
- Roast in oven for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally or until cauliflower are lightly browned and look caramelized.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle parmesan on top.
- Enjoy!!