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Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Brown Butter Sage: A Culinary Symphony for the Senses

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other with our exquisite Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Brown Butter Sage recipe. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, a harmonious blend of tangy lemon, nutty brown butter, and earthy sage, all coming together to elevate the humble cauliflower to new heights. The roasting process caramelizes the cauliflower florets, creating a slightly crispy exterior that gives way to a tender, flavorful interior. The lemon brown butter sauce adds a touch of brightness and acidity, while the crispy sage leaves provide a delightful textural contrast. Whether served as a main course or a delectable side dish, this roasted cauliflower dish is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a collection of other tantalizing cauliflower recipes to satisfy every palate. Discover the secrets to creating a creamy cauliflower soup, perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening. Learn how to transform cauliflower into a flavorful and versatile rice substitute, a healthy alternative to traditional grains. And for those who love a good crunch, the cauliflower popcorn recipe will satisfy your cravings with its crispy, bite-sized florets. With so many delicious options to choose from, you'll find yourself reaching for cauliflower time and time again.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON BROWN BUTTER



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I came across this in my local newspaper. I am discovering that I really like cauliflower! I wouldn't touch it when I was a kid, but now I appreciate how versatile a vegetable it really is. This recipe is really interesting because the brown butter is made with fried sage leaves and roasting the cauliflower adds an additional layer of flavor.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh sage leaf, loosely packed
1 tablespoon coarse salt, more for tossing
3 heads cauliflower, cut into florets
1 teaspoon table salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon, zested and juiced (separated)

Steps:

  • In a small pan, heat oil until rippling; add sage and cook, while stirring, until crisped, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain on paper toweling and transfer oil to a large bowl.
  • Let sage cool, then crumble into a small bowl; stir in coarse salt and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F; place a roasting pan, with about an inch of water on bottom of oven.
  • Add cauliflower to bowl of oil and season with table salt; toss to coat.
  • Spread cauliflower out on 2 baking sheets and bake until lightly browned, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt butter in a small pan over medium heat until foamy.
  • Once foam subsides, stir often, and once solids are browned, turn off heat and squeeze all the lemon juice into pan and stir well.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a bowl, pour butter on top, add lemon zest, season with about half the sage salt, toss; taste and add more sage salt as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.6, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 984.3, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.5

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON BROWN BUTTER



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Roasting vegetables is easy, but this technique elevates the everyday dinner staple. A pan of water in the oven with the cauliflower helps maintain its succulence, while an even temperature browns it and brings out its natural sugars. Brown butter and sage take it over the top.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sage leaves, loosely packed
1 tablespoon sea salt, more for tossing
3 medium-large heads cauliflower (about 3 pounds)
About 1 teaspoon table salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon, zest finely grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small pan until rippling. Add sage and cook, stirring, just until crisped, about 2 minutes. Lift out sage and drain on paper towels; transfer oil to a large bowl. Let sage cool and crumble with fingers into a small bowl. Stir in coarse salt and set aside.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place roasting pan with an inch of water in oven bottom. Add cauliflower to bowl with oil, add about 1 teaspoon table salt, and toss gently until coated. Spread out on two large baking sheets. Bake until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. When foam subsides, watch closely and stir often. When white solids are brown and butter smells toasty, turn off heat, squeeze in juice of lemon and stir well.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a bowl, pour butter over, and add lemon zest. Add half the sage salt and toss. Taste and season with remaining salt as needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 308 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWN BUTTER



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This buttery, caramelized crown of cauliflower proves you don't need to get complicated to achieve dramatic, decadent results in the kitchen. Whole-roasting provides an even surface for basting with brown butter, which trickles into the crevices and crisps the exterior. Finish simply with a shower of salt, and you've got a beautiful side dish hearty enough to serve as a main.

Provided by Michael Ruhlman

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower, whole
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (425 degrees F, if using convection). Cut the stem off the cauliflower as close to the florets as possible to provide a flat base for roasting. Remove and discard any green leaves. Place the cauliflower in a cast-iron skillet and rub oil all over the surface. Place in the oven and roast, 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven; the cauliflower should be light brown and slightly softened. Use your hands to carefully mash the softened butter onto the top of the cauliflower. Place back into the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven. Tilt the skillet to pool the brown butter at one end, then use a spoon to thoroughly baste the cauliflower. Test for doneness by inserting a sharp knife into the center: the cauliflower should be completely tender with no resistance. If it needs a bit more time in the oven, baste one final time and place back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, baste again, and test for doneness. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and serve whole or cut into wedges.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Roasting is a simple way to prepare cauliflower. Seasoned with a wonderful blend of herbs, this side is easy enough for weeknight dinners. It's one of the best baked cauliflower recipes I've found. -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° until tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

BROWNED BUTTER ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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When I was growing up, my mother (who insists on loving some of the least popular vegetables) always raved about how deliciously sweet and tender cauliflower can be. Here, the briny capers, lemon juice and sweet raisins allow the caramelized, nutty cauliflower to shine. -Gina Myers, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon capers, drained and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Wrap cloves in a piece of foil. Bake 25-30 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap and cool to room temperature. Squeeze garlic from skins. Mash with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat., Place cauliflower in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with browned butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is golden brown and tender., Transfer to a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and roasted garlic; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTER-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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This is an unusual and tremendously tasty way to enjoy cauliflower. It's almost like discovering a new vegetable.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
2 tablespoons butter, melted, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Spread cauliflower onto prepared baking sheet. Brush each piece of cauliflower with melted butter. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip cauliflower and continue roasting until tender and golden, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 122.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWN BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield about 4 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), broken into small florets
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander in the sink.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter, and move the pan in a circular motion as it melts. When the butter's foam begins to subside, after a couple minutes, add the breadcrumbs. Continue cooking and swirling the skillet, until the butter begins to brown, about 30 seconds more. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice to stop the cooking.
  • Add the cauliflower and parsley to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated with the brown butter. Warm over medium heat if needed. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON BROWN BUTTER



Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon Brown Butter image

Roasting vegetables is easy, but this technique elevates the everyday dinner staple. A pan of water in the oven with the cauliflower helps maintain its succulence, while an even temperature browns it and brings out its natural sugars. Brown butter and sage take it over the top.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sage leaves, loosely packed
1 tablespoon sea salt, more for tossing
3 medium-large heads cauliflower (about 3 pounds)
About 1 teaspoon table salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon, zest finely grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small pan until rippling. Add sage and cook, stirring, just until crisped, about 2 minutes. Lift out sage and drain on paper towels; transfer oil to a large bowl. Let sage cool and crumble with fingers into a small bowl. Stir in coarse salt and set aside.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place roasting pan with an inch of water in oven bottom. Add cauliflower to bowl with oil, add about 1 teaspoon table salt, and toss gently until coated. Spread out on two large baking sheets. Bake until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. When foam subsides, watch closely and stir often. When white solids are brown and butter smells toasty, turn off heat, squeeze in juice of lemon and stir well.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a bowl, pour butter over, and add lemon zest. Add half the sage salt and toss. Taste and season with remaining salt as needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 308 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWN BUTTER



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A Michael Ruhlman recipe from his cookbook: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto. So delicious, I'd make two at one time. As a side note, the cauliflower may be quartered instead of left whole. It cooks faster and will have more browned surface. Just adjust cook time for the smaller pieces.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cauliflower, whole
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
4 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut the stem off the cauliflower as close to the base as possible and remove any leaves. Rub oil all over the cauliflower.
  • Place the cauliflower in an oven-proof skillet (cast iron works great). Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and roast the cauliflower for 45 minutes. Remove it from the oven and smear the soft butter over the surface.
  • Season with a salt and pepper. Continue to roast the cauliflower for another 30 - 45 minutes, basting it several times with the butter, which will have browned. It's done when you can insert a paring knife into it and feel no resistence and should be completely tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 34.4, Sodium 158.2, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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This recipe was originally one of Martha Stewart's but I've adjusted it to make it more to my taste. This has become my DH's favorite vegetable recipe. In fact, we love it so much that the two of us usually pig out on the whole recipe.

Provided by Kendra

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (I use Ancho Chile Powder)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 75.2, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy, with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads that have any signs of bruising or damage.
  • Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets: This will help them cook evenly. If the florets are too large, they may not cook through properly.
  • Toss the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper: This will help the cauliflower to brown and caramelize in the oven.
  • Roast the cauliflower at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
  • Make sure the cauliflower is roasted until it is tender: You should be able to easily pierce it with a fork.
  • Serve the cauliflower immediately: This is when it is at its best. You can garnish it with chopped fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Roasted cauliflower with lemon-brown butter sage is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. The lemon-brown butter sage sauce adds a delicious and flavorful touch to the cauliflower. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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