Oven Baked Crusty Herbed Cauliflower Food

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the cauliflower with the olive oil, garlic, thyme and rosemary on a rimmed baking sheet until well coated. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper and toss again.
• Roast, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 20 minutes.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH HERB-CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Position 2 oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cut the florets off of the cauliflower heads and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; put into a large bowl. Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil and toss to coat. Spread the florets out evenly on the 2 prepared baking sheets, without overlapping, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper between the two baking sheets. Roast the cauliflower until charred in spots and tender when pierced with a knife, 22 to 24 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the capers and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the parsley, scallions, lemon zest and juice and continue to pulse until the leaves are coarsely chopped. With the machine running, pour in the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and process until the mixture forms a loose pesto--like consistency. Season with a pinch of salt to taste.
• Transfer the cauliflower to a serving platter and the herb-caper sauce to a small serving bowl or ramekin. Serve the cauliflower with dollops of the sauce.

BAKED BREADED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Place panko bread crumbs in another bowl.
• Dip each cauliflower floret in egg mixture to coat, then dip each floret into bread crumbs to coat; place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, turning once, about 25 minutes.

CRISPY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle cauliflower florets with olive oil. Season with salt. Roast, turning occasionally, until golden brown and just tender, about 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with red chili flakes.

ROASTED HERB & LEMON CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place cauliflower in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir in remaining oil. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl; drizzle with herb mixture and toss to combine.

OVEN BAKED CRUSTY HERBED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into medium-size florets.
• Steam the florets in a steamer basket over simmering water; cover. Cook for just a few minutes until barely tender.
• Remove and cool slightly until you can handle the pieces.
• Meanwhile, beat together eggs, salt and pepper in shallow pie plate.
• Toss together bread crumbs, basil and parsley in another shallow pie plate.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Coat baking sheet with nonstick vegetable oil spray, or lightly oil with a pastry brush.
• Place flour in a bag. Add florets in batches, shake to coat. Shake off excess flour. Discard leftover flour.
• Dip lightly floured pieces into egg mixture then into crumb mixture, turning to coat.
• Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake in preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
• Serve hot.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH HERBED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. On two large baking sheets, toss cauliflower florets, with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine bread and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until coarse crumbs form. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add breadcrumbs and cook, tossing frequently, until toasted, 3 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Stir in parsley, thyme leaves, and lemon zest.
• Toss cauliflower with juice of the lemon and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

CRISPY BAKED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a saucepan with a small amount of water. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a small resealable plastic bag, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika and pepper. Place cornflake crumbs in another resealable bag. Lightly beat egg whites in a shallow bowl. Toss the cauliflowerets one at a time in flour mixture, then roll in egg whites and coat with crumbs. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH HERBED BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
• Mix bread crumbs, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil and rub it into the bread crumbs with your fingertips.
• Quickly run cauliflower under water to dampen slightly. Roll cauliflower around in the bread crumb mixture until crumbs stick; place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle any excess crumbs over top.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 12 minutes.