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Roasted Cauliflower with Italian Cheese and Herbs

Author: Roz Corieri Paige | La Bella Vita Cucina

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 3 - 4 Tbsp. olive oil not extra-virgin
  • 2 Tbsp. butter melted
  • ½ tsp. freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup or so of minced Italian parsley
  • 2 - 3 very minced garlic or about 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. minced oregano
  • ½ tsp. minced thyme
  • pinch or two of red pepper flakes optional
  • cup freshly grated Parmigiano
  • cup freshly grated Asiago
  • cup freshly grated Pecorino

Instructions

  • Remove the leaves and core of the cauliflower and then slice into 1" slices or pull off small florets.
  • Place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle the olive oil, butter, and lemon juice all over the florets and toss gently so that they are evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle all of the Italian parsley, minced garlic, and minced herbs all over the cauliflower and once again toss gently to coat the florets with the herbs.
  • Do NOT add the cheese yet.
  • With cooking spray, cover a baking sheet with the cooking oil.
  • Spread the prepared cauliflower evenly on the baking pan.
  • Bake at 425 F degrees for 15 minutes, keeping an eye on the cauliflower every now and then.
  • Turn the cauliflower over and roast for another 10 minutes, keeping an eye on it.  Do not burn it.
  • Remove the roasted cauliflower from the hot oven and sprinkle on all of the freshly-grated cheese.
  • Return to the oven and change the oven temperature to "BROIL".
  • Broil cheese-covered cauliflower for 5 - 8 minutes, watching it closely.  Do not burn it.
  • Remove from the oven.  Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot!