Roasted cauliflower is one of my favorite roasted vegetables. I know, in the midst of pumpkin and squash mania (aka October) I should be gushing about something orange, but I’m gushing about something white.

Typically I stick to the basics, and drizzle the cauliflower  with olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper and roast until golden. But sometimes, once in a while, I add a little more flavah!

I loved this Italian twist with flavorful additions like capers and parmesan flakes. And I’m currently scheming up my next batch of roasted vegetables…

Italian Roasted Cauliflower

by Emily Dingmann

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 35-40 minutes

Keywords: roast side gluten-free low-carb vegetarian Italian fall winter

 

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • 24 oz cauliflower florets
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp capers, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
  • 2-3 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup parmesan flakes

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Toss cauliflower with olive oil, capers, garlic and seasonings.

Spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from oven and top with chopped parsley and parmesan flakes.

Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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I was really glad that one of the outcomes of my little poll was that you are interested in more of the healthy & simple meal ideas.

For many reasons, but partly because it seems that everyone can use more simple meals ideas, and partly because it is challenging for me. I tend to either go overboard and spend hours in the kitchen preparing gourmet meals, or, pop in a frozen dinner from Trader Joe’s. Simple, healthy and quick meals are the inspiration I want to share!

So onto the food.

The packets allow you to cook vegetables and protein in one step and only take a few minutes to put together. I microwaved the sweet potatoes for the sake of time, but you could certainly bake or boil if you prefer.

Pesto Fish Packets with Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Mash

by Emily Dingmann

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20-30 minutes

Keywords: bake entree gluten-free high protein

 

Ingredients (2 servings)

For the Fish

  • 2 small zucchini, sliced
  • 2 filets of firm white fish
  • 2 Tbsp prepared pesto
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • salt & pepper

For the Sweet Potato Mash

  • 2 small sweet potatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1-2 Tbsp butter
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

For the Fish

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Tear off two sheets of aluminum foil or parchment paper, so you have 12 inches squares.

Stir together lemon juice and pesto.

Layer zucchini on foil, top with fish and drizzle with pesto.

Season with salt and pepper.

Seal packets and place on baking sheet.

Bake for about 20 minutes, until fish is cooked through.

Carefully open pouch and serve.

For the Sweet Potato Mash

Pierce potatoes with fork.

Microwave until soft, about 7 minutes.

Heat butter in small pan and add garlic to pan.

Season with salt and pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Mash sweet potatoes and stir in butter mixture.

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