WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH OLIVE OIL AND CAPERS

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Categories     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Lemon     Cauliflower     Fall     Parsley     Capers     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2-pound) head cauliflower, green leaves discarded
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon drained small capers (packed in brine)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a 9-inch pie plate or square baking dish.
  • Core cauliflower, leaving head intact, then discard core and put cauliflower head in pan. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over top of cauliflower and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, capers, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, then whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil.
  • Surround cauliflower with parsley sprigs and drizzle cauliflower and parsley with dressing.

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