Spiced Caramelized Cauliflower Florets |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From Food and Wine, by Melissa Clark. This is a quick recipe perfect for weekday meals, but it's beautiful enough to serve even on gatherings and Holidays. Ingredients:
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 3 pounds) |
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika |
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
kosher salt, for sprinkling |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 500°.
2. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the butter.
3. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, sweet and hot paprika and the cinnamon.
4. Toss the spices with the cauliflower until evenly coated.
5. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the florets are crisp-tender and caramelized.
7. For a beautiful presentation: Mound the florets on a serving platter or in a colorful glass bowl and sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve hot or warm, with toothpicks.
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