Cauliflower with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
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Cauliflower with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
Description
The recipe for Cauliflower with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes begins by roasting cauliflower florets tossed in olive oil until they soften and develop golden brown spots, enhancing their natural sweetness. Cherry tomatoes and pitted olives are added partway through roasting; the tomatoes blister and release juices, mingling with the olives’ salty brine.
A lemon dressing made with fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, oregano leaves, olive oil, and salt lends bright, herbaceous notes that complement the roasted vegetables. Just before serving, fresh arugula is stirred in to wilt slightly, adding a peppery freshness and contrasting texture to the roasted vegetables.
This dish works well as a flavorful vegetable side or as part of a light salad. It brings together roasted, acidic, and fresh components without heavy sauces. The lemon dressing can be prepared ahead and shaken to emulsify, simplifying assembly before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower broken into florets
- olive oil
- 1 cherry tomato
- 1 cup olive pitted
- ½ cup lemon dressing (see instructions below)
- 1 cup arugula for salad
LEMON DRESSING
- 1 oregano small sprig, fresh, leaves
- 1 garlic greated, cloves
- 2 lemon juiced
- olive oil
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Wash the cauliflower well by dipping it in abundant salted water and wash. Rinse well and proceed with the recipe.
- Place the cauliflower on a sheet pan and toss with olive oil. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until it starts to brown and becomes soft. Turn it occasionally to brown evenly.
- When the cauliflower is almost done add the whole cherry tomatoes and olives to the sheet pan and continue roasting until the tomatoes are just starting to burst about 5 more minutes.
- Season with salt and lemon dressing. Finish by adding the arugula and stirring just to wilt.
Lemon Dressing
- Place the grated garlic clove, lemon juice, oregano leaves, and salt in a jar with a twist seal top. Add the olive oil and shake well until all the flavors have been incorporated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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