Roasted Cauliflower with Kalamata Vinaigrette

Roasted Cauliflower with Kalamata Vinaigrette
Roasted Cauliflower with Kalamata Vinaigrette
Cutting cauliflower into thick, meaty slices, core and all, is a neat trick. So is roasting it, which brings out the best in this vegetable, caramelizing its edges and playing up its nuttiness. A briny olive vinaigrette adds just the right sharp-savory note.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 (side dish) servings
Garlic Olive Side Roast Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Cauliflower Healthy Vegan Gourmet Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 (2 1/2-to 3-pounds) head cauliflower
  • Carbohydrate 8 g(3%)
  • Fat 15 g(23%)
  • Fiber 3 g(13%)
  • Protein 3 g(6%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(11%)
  • Sodium 100 mg(4%)
  • Calories 167

Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in lower third. Cut cauliflower lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Put in a large 4-sided sheet pan and toss with 2 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Roast, turning once or twice, until golden and just tender, about 25 minutes. While cauliflower roasts, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then whisk together with lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, olives, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve cauliflower drizzled with Kalamata vinaigrette.

Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in lower third. Cut cauliflower lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Put in a large 4-sided sheet pan and toss with 2 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Roast, turning once or twice, until golden and just tender, about 25 minutes. While cauliflower roasts, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then whisk together with lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, olives, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve cauliflower drizzled with Kalamata vinaigrette.