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Cilantro-Lime Roasted Cauliflower
Golden roasted cauliflower florets carry deep cumin warmth and a gentle chili heat, their edges crisp while the centers stay tender. Fresh lime zest and juice brighten each bite, and a shower of cilantro leaves everything fragrant and lively.
- Total
- 40 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 133
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 9g
- Fat
- 11g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sodium
- 46mg
Ingredients
- 6 heaping cups cauliflower florets (from 1-1/2 pound cauliflower cut into 1-inch florets)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Smash the garlic cloves with the side of the knife.
- Place the cauliflower florets and smashed garlic on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with cumin, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Sprinkle evenly over cauliflower, tossing well to coat evenly.
- Bake in the center of the oven until browned and tender, about 25-30 minutes, turning the florets occasionally so they are evenly cooked.
- Remove from the oven, squeeze with lime juice and top with lime zest and cilantro; serve warm.