ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Cauliflower Roasted

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut up into ½ inch thick slices

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1-2 tbsp

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (typically ½ lemon, depends on how juicy it is) 

• Zest of half of a lemon

• 1 large shallot, sliced thinly

• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 4 tablespoons grated parmesan

• 1-2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

• 2-3 tbsp scallions, diced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425°F

1. Line a rimmed sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray (line with aluminum foil Spread the cauliflower evenly in a single layer

2. Mix ½ c olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tbsp parmesan, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

3. Brush the mixture over the cauliflower on both sides.

4. Add the sliced shallots to the small bowl and mix. You may need to add 1-2 tbsp olive oil.

5. Sprinkle the shallots over the cauliflower randomly.

6. Roast for about 20 minutes then turn them over.

7. Roast for another 15 minutes or so. 

8. Take out of the oven and turn over cauliflower so carmalized side is facing up

9. Sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan cheese (2-3 tbsp)

10. Garnish with fresh parsley and diced scallions, serve immediately.