Description
Simple, sophisticated and full of flavor, this roasted green cauliflower dish will be the talk of the party!
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound green cauliflower (1 large cauliflower head or two small)
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
4-6 anchovies, drained
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400โ.ย Clean the green cauliflower and cut into small florets. Roast cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt at 400 for 15 minutes.
- While roasting, in large skillet, combine olive oil, garlic, anchovies, pepper and red pepper, if using.ย
- Cook over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes, until the mixture is fragrant and cooked through and the anchovies have dissolved. Add pine nuts to the pan, continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the nuts have toasted. Remove from heat.
- Once cauliflower has browned, remove from oven and toss in the skillet with the garlic anchovy sauce. Top with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.ย
Notes
Substitute romanesco or white cauliflower for the green cauliflower in this recipe.ย
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Easy Recipes
- Method: Oven and Stove Top
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean