Roasted Cauliflower with Olive Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
56%
Roasted Cauliflower with Olive Vinaigrette
50 min.
6
152kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that's sure to impress? Look no further than this Roasted Cauliflower with Olive Vinaigrette! This mouthwatering recipe is not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also boasts a commendable health score of 56. Plus, it's ready in just 50 minutes and serves six people. Each portion comes in at a modest 152 calories, making it the perfect addition to any meal.

This dish features tender, golden slices of cauliflower, roasted to perfection and then drizzled with a zesty, olive-infused vinaigrette. The combination of brine-cured olives, lemon zest, and juice creates a flavor profile that's both bold and refreshing, while the freshly ground black pepper adds a delightful kick. The preparation is simple and straightforward, requiring just a handful of ingredients and basic equipment like a bowl, oven, whisk, baking pans, and aluminum foil.

Whether you're looking to add a nutritious side to your dinner table or you're catering to specific dietary needs, this Roasted Cauliflower with Olive Vinaigrette is sure to hit the spot. Its balanced caloric breakdown, with a focus on healthy fats and carbohydrates, makes it a guilt-free indulgence. So why not give it a try and elevate your next meal with this tasty and nutritious creation?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
  • pounds cauliflower cut into 3/4-inch slices
  •  garlic clove 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 0.3 cup oil-cured olives pitted finely chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • pinch salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line 2 large (4-sided) baking pans with foil.
  2. Arrange cauliflower on baking pans and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, switching position of pans after 15 minutes, until golden in spots and just tender (30 minutes total).
  3. While cauliflower roasts, mince and mash garlic to a paste and place in a small bowl; whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil, olives, lemon zest and juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Arrange cauliflower on a platter and drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Calories152kcal
Protein10.81%
Fat60.21%
Carbs28.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.67
Glycemic Load
2.22
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.919130496357%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
0.82mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:151.95kcal
7.6%
Fat:11.13g
17.12%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.87%
Carbohydrates:12.06g
4.02%
Net Carbohydrates:7.18g
2.61%
Sugar:4.46g
4.95%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:191.85mg
8.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.49g
8.99%
Vitamin C:110.87mg
134.39%
Vitamin K:41.16µg
39.2%
Folate:130.09µg
32.52%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.4%
Potassium:688.69mg
19.68%
Fiber:4.88g
19.52%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.07%
Vitamin B5:1.52mg
15.24%
Vitamin E:1.82mg
12.12%
Phosphorus:101.36mg
10.14%
Magnesium:35.45mg
8.86%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.12%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.8%
Iron:1.07mg
5.95%
Vitamin B3:1.18mg
5.88%
Calcium:56.13mg
5.61%
Copper:0.1mg
5.09%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.17%
Selenium:1.51µg
2.16%
Source:My Recipes