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Monday, April 12, 2010

The Perfect Side: Roasted Cauliflower



Until several months ago, cauliflower was one of those vegetables that just was. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. It always seemed to make appearances at the snack table at some boring conference as part of the crudite platter. Meh. Although occasionally, it would make a delicious appearance in Aloo Gobi, an aromatic Indian dish of cauliflower and potato or simply steamed with a boatful of cheddary cheese sauce on the side. But outside of that limited repertoire, I wasn't really that friendly with the crucifer.

But then several months ago, I stumbled upon a Martha Stewart Food magazine recipe for roasted cauliflower. Finding this recipe was like a relevation. The skies opened and angels sang. Who would have thought to roast cauliflower? Brilliant.

I like roasting vegetables primarily because it is very easy to do and also it brings out flavours other cooking methods can't. In this case, roasting cauliflower results in a beautifully caramelized and sweet side dish. The inclusion of smoked paprika adds some depth to the crucifer's mild flavour.

The best part of this recipe is it takes no time to make it. Just need to break the cauliflower down into florets and it's good to go.

Additionally, I think this would make a superb cream of cauliflower soup. I will have to try it one day and post back if it works out...


Roasted Cauliflower
Adapted from Martha Stewart Food



1 head cauliflower
1 tbsp olive oil
smoked paprika
salt & pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Meanwhile wash & dissemble cauliflower into florets.
3. Toss with olive oil. Season with salt & pepper & a pinch (say 1/4 tsp) of smoked paprika. Spread florets out onto two large baking sheets.
4. Roast in oven for at least 25 mins or until slightly bronzed and caramelized.

7 comments:

Lindsey @ pickyeatings said...

I am with you on roasting vegetables. I roast them all the time, although cauliflower is one of those that kind of scares me...

Vinosister said...

Ha! Funny you should post this recipe, I just saw it on the Rachel Ray show and thought Mmm, I should try that! Thanks!

crib said...

I like roasted vegetables a lot. I like it with butter because they really taste so good.

Tebonin said...

Wow roast cauliflower just a brilliant idea. Tasteful and healthy. I will give it a try.

Hungry Gal said...

@ Lindsey
Don't be afraid of the cauliflower. It's truly delish roasted. Very very sweet.

@ Vinosister
Yes, you should try that!

@ crib
What doesn't go better with butter?

@ Tebonin
Hope you do try it. It really is very easy to do and oh so rewarding.

nahidworld said...

Thank you for sharing this Cauliflower Recipes .i hope that it is a very testy food.

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