Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower

Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower is seasoned with herbs and spices (and fat!) to make it an exceptionally tasty side dish. Cauliflower is so very healthy, because it’s a cruciferous veggie. So, I’ve learned some recipes that I really like, for instance: Mashed Cauliflower and Cauliflower Gravy. However, roasting it is a revelation! Something about the texture of roasted cauliflower is just awesome. Plus, this is a very simple dish, which is always a weeknight bonus!

Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, the members of which have been linked to numerous health benefits, including lower risks of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Garlic is the top food source of thiosulfinates, which are sulfur-containing compounds responsible for diverse health benefits including powerful anticancer properties as well as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-thrombotic effects.

Parsley is not just for decoration! It’s a super nutrient-dense food and a top food source of vitamin K, providing 205% DV per ¼ cup serving. Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting, bone metabolism, cellular function and more.

Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower

Nutrivore Score: 783

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 146kcal

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Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower (large)
• 1/4 cup oil of choice
• 8 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper fresh
• 1/4 cup parsley freshly chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• Wash cauliflower and cut into florets. Place in a casserole dish.
• Toss the oil or melted fat with cauliflower in the casserole dish. Next toss with lemon zest, crushed garlic, salt and pepper to coat well.
• Roast for 25-35 minutes, stirring once half way.
• Remove from oven and toss with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower

Amount per Serving

Calories

146

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

12

g

18

%

Saturated Fat

 

7

g

44

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.5

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Cholesterol

 

29

mg

10

%

Sodium

 

192

mg

8

%

Potassium

 

478

mg

14

%

Carbohydrates

 

10

g

3

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

3

g

6

%

Vitamin A

 

318

IU

6

%

Vitamin C

 

77

mg

93

%

Calcium

 

50

mg

5

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.