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Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds & Capers

Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds & Capers
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley leaves- chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 3 heaping tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, gently toss the cauliflower florets with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt. Spread the cauliflower on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Place back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the parsley leaves, capers, red pepper flakes and sliced almonds. Set aside.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and add into the caper mixture making sure to scrape the melted cheese into the bowl. Mix gently and drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil before serving.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into 1-inch florets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin oil plus extra for drizzling
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers rinsed, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, gently toss the cauliflower florets with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt. Spread the cauliflower on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Place back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the parsley leaves, capers, red pepper flakes and sliced almonds. Set aside.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and add into the caper mixture making sure to scrape the melted cheese into the bowl. Mix gently and drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil before serving.
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