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Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon and Garlic

roasted cauliflower in a serving dish

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This healthy roasted cauliflower offers plenty of flavor, with lemon juice and zest, garlic, and olive oil. The side dish goes with fish, poultry, and just about any meat entrée.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (finely grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Optional: more chopped parsley or Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Lightly oil a baking pan or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Trim the cauliflower and cut it into florets.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, pressed garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add the cauliflower florets and toss to coat.
  4. Transfer the cauliflower to the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Serve the roasted cauliflower with a garnish of chopped parsley or a scattering of shredded or grated Parmesan cheese.