Friday, October 14, 2011

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

What do you think of when you think of Cauliflower?  A tasteless vegetable?


Have you ever thought of it as nutritious alternative to broccoli or other green sides? 


OR


Have you ever thought of it as a delicious and healthy treat? 

It turns out that cauliflower has been linked to cancer prevention and provides incredible amounts of anti-oxidants through its Vitamin C content. And, prepared the right way, cauliflower can please diverse palates. 


Here's one of our favorite cauliflower recipes: 


Main ingredient:


What you'll need:
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
  2. Place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. Add cauliflower, and shake to mix.
  3. Pour into the prepared casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
For the original recipe, visit myrecipes.com 

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