MOROCCAN SPICED ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

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This is a simple recipe for preparing cauliflower florets that are seasoned with warm Moroccan spices and then oven roasted until tender and flavorful. It makes a great side dish to serve with any chicken, fish or hearty meat main dish. It's a one-pan dish, so clean-up is a breeze. For the skillet, be sure to use a heavy-duty...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Vegetables

Time 58m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp olive oil
2 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 large cauliflower bunch, cut into florets
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • 2. Heat oil in an heavy oven-safe skillet (such as cast-iron) over medium heat. Add garlic and onion to skillet, and sauté for about 3 minutes or until fragrant.
  • 3. Stir cauliflower florets into the garlic/onion mixture. Add tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and mix until cauliflower is well coated.
  • 4. Transfer skillet to preheated oven, and roast for 45 minutes until tender and cauliflower is beginning to turn a light golden brown.
  • 5. While cauliflower is roasting, mix chopped cilantro and chopped mint together; set aside.
  • 6. Remove skillet from oven. Garnish roasted cauliflower with the cilantro/mint mixture, and serve immediately.

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