Best 7 Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon Zest Parsley Capers And Jalapeno Recipes

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Experience a flavorful symphony in every bite with our curated collection of roasted cauliflower recipes. Indulge in the vibrant zest of lemon, the invigorating freshness of parsley, the piquant pop of capers, and the subtle warmth of jalapeno. Discover how these ingredients harmoniously blend to elevate the humble cauliflower into a culinary masterpiece. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary journey where roasted cauliflower takes center stage.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON ZEST, PARSLEY, CAPERS, AND JALAPEÑO



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Roasted cauliflower has a nutty, sweet flavor that's hard to resist. My son has eaten it two or three times a week since he was three years old-that's a lot of cauliflower! To avoid a rut, I've added various flavors over the years, brightening the dish and spicing things up. The truth is, Jivan prefers the tried-and-true classic: EVOO, sea salt, and pepper. But for the grown-ups in my life, I've come up with this parsley, lemon zest, caper, and jalapeño combo. Just toss it with the cauliflower when it comes out of the oven-and don't forget to put some plain florets aside for the little ones.

Provided by Athena Calderone

Categories     Side     Cauliflower     Lemon     Capers     Winter     Jalapeño     Parsley     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick and Healthy     Quick & Easy

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, quartered, cored, and cut into bite-size florets
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Salt and freshly cracked pepper
1 lemon
1 large handful fresh parsley (about 1/2 cup/25 g), roughly chopped
1 tablespoon capers
1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with the oil, season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast the cauliflower, tossing the florets halfway through, until they are deep golden and crispy, 30 to 35 minutes total.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, use a vegetable peeler to peel 3 strips of zest from the lemon. Cut each strip crosswise into very thin slices. Cut the lemon in half, reserving one half and storing the other for another use.
  • Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving bowl. Top it with the parsley, capers, jalapeño, and sliced lemon zest. Squeeze the mixture with the lemon half and drizzle it with more oil. Toss to coat all of the ingredients, and sprinkle with a pinch or two of the flaky salt.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH HERB-CAPER SAUCE



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This simple dish can easily be thrown together. For your next gathering, make the sauce a few hours ahead and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to serve. The cauliflower cooks quickly: Toss it in the oven to roast while the main dish rests.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 WITH CAPERS AND LEMON



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This cauliflower dish with capers is great to serve with fish.

Provided by Exploratory Chef

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, capers, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Reserve remaining lemon zest for another use.
  • Place cauliflower in a bowl and pour dressing over top. Add Parmesan cheese and thyme; mix until completely coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 712 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ROASTED HERB & LEMON CAULIFLOWER



Roasted Herb & Lemon Cauliflower image

A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place cauliflower in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir in remaining oil. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl; drizzle with herb mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PASTA AND LEMON ZEST



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The lemon zest perks up this earthy, salty pasta dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into small florets (about 7 cups)
1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup salt-packed capers, rinsed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces dried orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss together cauliflower, onion, capers, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper.Spread vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast, stirring halfway through, until cauliflower is tender and browned, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Addpasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain.
  • Toss hot pasta with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the parsley,and lemon zest. Add cauliflower mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.

WEIGHT WATCHERS WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON AND CAPERS



Weight Watchers Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon and Capers image

A whole roasted cauliflower for a hearty side from Weight Watchers and only 1 smart point per serving

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 1 Cauliflower, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs heads cauliflower, green leaves discarded
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 lemon, zest of
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475.
  • Line rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Trim stem of cauliflower base so it will sit flat (do not remove core or florets will break apart).
  • Place in prepared pan.
  • Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over cauliflower florets; roast 15 minutes.
  • Rotate pan in oven; roast until gold brown, 15 to 20 minutes more(leave in a few minutes longer if you prefer your vegetables extra tender).
  • Meanwhile, combine lemon zest, parsley, lemon juice, capers and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in small bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Transfer roasted cauliflower to serving plate; brush with lemon oil mixture all over cauliflower.
  • Sprinkle with salt and cut into eight pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 139.1, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 2.3

ROAST CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER DRESSING



Roast cauliflower with caper dressing image

Cooking cauliflower this way gives it a richness that's balanced by the dressing. A great side dish for a roast dinner and it also works as a vegetarian main

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Vegetable

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium cauliflower , leaves trimmed and reserved
50g butter , softened
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp capers
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 lemon , zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Scatter the cauliflower leaves into a small roasting tin, then sit the cauliflower in the middle. Rub over the butter, sprinkle with some salt and roast for 20 mins.
  • Reduce the temperature to 160C/140C/gas 3 and cook the cauliflower for 20 mins more, basting with butter. Add the oil, capers, parsley and lemon zest and juice to the hot butter and spoon over the cauliflower a few times before serving - it will soak up the dressing flavour. When you're ready to serve, cut into wedges and serve with the crisp leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose a medium-sized cauliflower head for even cooking.
  • Cut the cauliflower into florets of equal size to ensure uniform roasting.
  • Toss the cauliflower florets in a mixture of olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper before roasting.
  • Roast the cauliflower florets at a high temperature (425°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Garnish the roasted cauliflower with parsley, capers, and jalapeño for a pop of flavor and color.
  • Serve the roasted cauliflower as a side dish or as a main course with a protein of your choice.

Conclusion:

Roasted cauliflower with lemon zest, parsley, capers, and jalapeño is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. The cauliflower is roasted until tender and slightly charred, and the lemon zest, parsley, capers, and jalapeño add a bright and flavorful touch. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or for a special occasion.

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