Description
This recipe transforms cauliflower into a vibrant and flavorful side dish with a zesty lemon-pepper glaze and a crunchy almond-herb crust. It’s a healthy and satisfying vegetarian option perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.75 lb cauliflower florets
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk Glaze: Combine oil, lemon juice, zest, pepper, salt, and syrup.
- Coat Cauliflower: Toss cauliflower with glaze and spread on baking sheet.
- First Roast: Roast for 12 minutes.
- Toast Almonds: Toast almonds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes.
- Make Crust: Combine almonds, parsley, paprika (if using), and oil.
- Apply Crust: Toss cauliflower with crust, pressing to adhere.
- Second Roast: Roast for 12-15 minutes, until tender and crisp.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
Toasting the almonds enhances their flavor. Ensure cauliflower is in a single layer for even roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: cauliflower,almonds,lemon,vegetarian,side dish,roasting,healthy,herb crust