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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Browned Butter

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A flavorful vegetarian dish featuring roasted cauliflower drizzled with spicy browned butter and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • salt and pepper salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (up to ½ cup)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • to taste cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
  • Slice cauliflower into ½ inch (1.3 cm) slices, arrange on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until browned.
  • Turn cauliflower, season again, and roast for an additional 15 minutes until crisp and browned.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat with pumpkin seeds until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in red pepper flakes.
  • Let the browned butter cool slightly, then stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  • Pour the browned butter mixture over the roasted cauliflower and serve.

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle additional pumpkin seeds before serving.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cauliflower