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roasted cauliflower in an orange casserole dish

Roasted Cauliflower, Anchovies, Capers and Garlic

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Sugar-Free
Vegetarian

This side can be enjoyed on its own or tossed with pasta or gnocchi. If you don’t care for anchovies, substitute minced Kalamata olives. Just know that the anchovies dissolve in the sauce when cooked and don’t taste fishy. Because anchovies have plenty of salt, there is no need to add more to your roasting cauliflower.

roasted cauliflower in an orange casserole dish
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Makes  |  6 servinges

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs. olive oil, divided
  • 4 cups chopped cauliflower, with flower cut into florets and stems cut into 1-inch by 1-inch pieces
  • 8 anchovy fillets, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed into 1 tbs. olive oil
  • 1 tbs. small capers
  • Zest and juice of one lemon
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Drizzle baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss the chopped cauliflower with it.
  3. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring two to three times, until softened and golden.
  4. When cauliflower is roasted, heat a small sauté pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and add the anchovies and garlic in olive oil. Sauté for about 15 seconds, stirring regularly. Add the capers, lemon zest and lemon juice, and black pepper, and remove from heat. Stir until mixed and pour over the cauliflower, tossing slightly to combine.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Photography: Terry Brennan

Karen Olson is a Minneapolis-based writer and editor.

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