Roasted Cauliflower with Herb-Caper Sauce
- 2 large heads cauliflower (about 4 pounds total)
- 1/3 plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons drained capers in brine, rinsed
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
- 3 scallions, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Position 2 oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the florets off of the cauliflower heads and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; put into a large bowl.
- Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil and toss to coat.
- Spread the florets out evenly on the 2 prepared baking sheets, without overlapping, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper between the two baking sheets.
- Roast the cauliflower until charred in spots and tender when pierced with a knife, 22 to 24 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the capers and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the parsley, scallions, lemon zest and juice and continue to pulse until the leaves are coarsely chopped.
- With the machine running, pour in the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and process until the mixture forms a loose pesto--like consistency.
- Season with a pinch of salt to taste.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a serving platter and the herb-caper sauce to a small serving bowl or ramekin.
- Serve the cauliflower with dollops of the sauce.
cauliflower, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, capers, clove garlic, parsley, scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/roasted-cauliflower-with-herb-caper-sauce.html (may not work)