Chili Roasted Cauliflower Food

CAULIFLOWER AND BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, carrots and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the carrots start softening, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until deep red, about 2 minutes.
• Add the coffee and simmer until almost completely evaporated, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, 2 cups water, the cocoa powder and beans with their liquid. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Stir in the grated cauliflower and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. (Add a splash of water if the chili is too thick.) Season with salt and pepper. Top as desired.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPERS AND CHILE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Core the cauliflower and cut into florets. Toss the florets, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 30 minutes.
• 2. Cook the capers and chile in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a hot skillet for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and toss to coat.
• Per serving: Calories 249; Total Fat 24 grams; Saturated Fat: 6 grams; Protein: 3 grams; Total Carbohydrates: 8 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol 15 milligrams; Sodium 293 milligrams

PIZZERIA LOLA'S ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CALABRIAN CHILE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Place the cauliflower in a large roasting pan (a baking sheet works, too). Place the pan in the oven and roast until the florets are lightly charred and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Check on the cauliflower occasionally to ensure an even roast. Remove from the oven, place on a serving plate and toss with the lemon juice and chiles. Garnish with lemon zest and parsley. Serve immediately.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Trim head of cauliflower and cut into bite-sized florets.
• Dry cauliflower well.
• Drizzle with olive oil (you may need more than 2 T) then sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper, and chile powder.
• You can adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
• Toss cauliflower until seasonings are well distributed.
• Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 20- 25 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Cauliflower should be a dark, golden brown when baking is completed.
• Remove from oven and pour into a serving dish.
• Top with balsamic vinegar and toss well.