Roasted Cauliflower with Walnut, Caper, and Apricot Salsa
Serves 6
The intriguing Mediterranean salsa in this dish is also delicious on fish or chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower (cored and cut into florets)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Pomegranate arils
SALSA
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/4 cup drained capers (2 tablespoons chopped and 2 tablespoons whole)
- 1/2 serrano or jalapeño pepper (or more, to taste, seeded and minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Directions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400°F.
- Place cauliflower on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well and spread evenly.
- Roast 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned and tender. While cauliflower roasts, make salsa.
- For salsa, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place roasted cauliflower on a platter. Spoon salsa over cauliflower. Sprinkle with pomegranate arils. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 6 servings)- Calories: 330
- Fat: 30.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 170.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.0 g
- Fiber: 4.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Sugar: 11.0 g
- Protein: 4.0 g