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Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs, Capers, Almonds + Raisins

This easy recipe for Italian roasted cauliflower is a little sweet, salty, crunchy, and can get even a roasted cauliflower hater to love it.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: almonds, breadcrumbs, capers, cauliflower, garlic, Italian, roasted, Sicilian, side dish, thanksgiving
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower trimmed of leaves and sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons whole almonds
  • 3 cloves garlic very thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup panko or fresh bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons golden raisins
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread out onto a parchment lined sheet pan. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is browned on the outside and just barely tender inside.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the toppings. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and fry, stirring constantly, until they're golden brown throughout, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and once cool, chop into small pieces. In the same skillet, add the garlic and fry, stirring constantly, until golden and crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Pour out all but 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, then add the breadcrumbs to the skillet. Cook, while stirring constantly, until they're golden brown and crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the golden raisins and white wine. Simmer until the raisins have absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • When the cauliflower has finished roasting, transfer to a serving plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice all over, then top with lemon zest, chopped almonds, garlic chips, toasted breadcrumbs, raisins, capers and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg