Cauliflower is Such a Versatile Ingredient
In the past few years, cauliflower has undergone a bit of an evolution. From being an unappealing and bland side that parents forced their kids to eat, cauliflower has evolved into a great vegan/vegetarian option and a blank canvas for so many different flavors. Cauliflower has a very mild flavor making it very easy to pair with other ingredients. Garlic parmesan, buffalo, and even Indian spiced are popular flavor pairings. Cauliflower can also be cooked in a wide variety of ways, including roasting, frying, grilling, and steaming. In general, the possibilities when working with cauliflower are truly endless. Cauliflower is so versatile which makes it such a fun and easy ingredient to work with.
The Lemon Pepper Sauce
Man is this lemon pepper sauce tasty! It is so bright, pungent, and peppery. The zest in the sauce really brings out the floral lemon flavor, and the garlic adds a nice savory bite. In contrast to many other mild and dull lemon pepper sauces, this sauce really hits you with the lemon pepper flavor. Besides just working well with cauliflower, this lemon pepper sauce can be used on so many different dishes. This sauce really elevates dishes such as wings, salmon, roasted potatoes, and many more.
Lemon Pepper Cauliflower
Overall, this roasted cauliflower is flavorful, bright, and delicious. It is very light and fresh and does not weigh you down. If you are looking to impress at any lunch or dinner event, this lemon pepper cauliflower is the perfect appetizer or side to do so.
Roasted Lemon Pepper Cauliflower
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings40
minutesIngredients
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
2 sticks unsalted butter (16 tablespoons)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Thinly sliced green onions for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small pot over medium heat, combine the butter, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the cauliflower in a large bowl with a lid. Pour all of the butter mixture into the bowl, and shake the cauliflower until each piece is well coated.
- On a large baking sheet lined with tin foil, spread the cauliflower into a single even layer. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Place the roasted cauliflower on a plate. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
- Enjoy!
If you enjoyed this recipe, check out my last recipe for Lumpia, Filipino style egg rolls.
