Cauliflower with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Cauliflower with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
45 min.
6
111kcal

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Transform your dining experience with this delightful and nutritious Cauliflower with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette, a dish that highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh ingredients while catering to various dietary preferences. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply someone seeking gluten-free and dairy-free options, this recipe is sure to please your palate and impress your guests.

This quick and easy side dish takes just 45 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect accompaniment for any meal. The cauliflower, boiled to perfection, retains a delightful crunch that pairs beautifully with the zesty lemon-caper vinaigrette. The combination of the bright citrusy notes from fresh lemon juice and the briny richness from capers creates an explosion of flavor that elevates the humble cauliflower to star status on your dinner plate.

Not only is this dish a feast for the taste buds, but it also offers wholesome goodness, packing in just 111 calories per serving and delivering a satisfying balance of healthy fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. With this recipe, you’ll discover how a simple vegetable can be transformed into a gourmet experience that showcases your culinary skills.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a side dish that is as nourishing as it is delicious. Your friends and family will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 4.5 teaspoons capers rinsed drained
  • cups cauliflower florets ( 1 large head)
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup parsley chopped
  • tablespoons shallots minced

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add cauliflower. Boil 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  2. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, minced shallots, capers, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add cauliflower, tossing to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories111kcal
Protein7.36%
Fat70.89%
Carbs21.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21
Glycemic Load
1.19
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.12478270738%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
5.42mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
2.37mg
Myricetin
0.37mg
Quercetin
3.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:110.71kcal
5.54%
Fat:9.33g
14.36%
Saturated Fat:1.38g
8.64%
Carbohydrates:6.44g
2.15%
Net Carbohydrates:4.11g
1.5%
Sugar:2.46g
2.73%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:170.68mg
7.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.18g
4.36%
Vitamin C:53.92mg
65.36%
Vitamin K:62.46µg
59.49%
Folate:63.86µg
15.96%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.32%
Potassium:336.52mg
9.61%
Vitamin E:1.42mg
9.46%
Fiber:2.33g
9.31%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.31%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
7%
Phosphorus:49.13mg
4.91%
Magnesium:18.24mg
4.56%
Vitamin A:213.63IU
4.27%
Iron:0.72mg
4.02%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.91%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.78%
Calcium:28.72mg
2.87%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.83%
Copper:0.05mg
2.74%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.17%
Source:My Recipes