Description
Tender roasted cauliflower served with a vibrant, tangy salsa verde. A healthy and flavorful fall vegetable side dish that pairs perfectly with main courses.
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
For salsa verde:
1 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until golden and tender.
4. Meanwhile, prepare salsa verde by combining parsley, cilantro, garlic, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve roasted cauliflower drizzled with salsa verde.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor in salsa verde.
Cauliflower can be roasted ahead and reheated.
Adjust lemon juice and olive oil to achieve desired consistency for salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Healthy, Vegetarian
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Cauliflower, Salsa Verde, Healthy Side Dish, Fall Vegetables