**Roasted Cauliflower with Onions and Fennel: A Symphony of Autumn Flavors**
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it's time to embrace the bounty of autumn vegetables. This roasted cauliflower with onions and fennel is a celebration of these seasonal flavors. The cauliflower, with its mild and nutty taste, is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized. The onions add a touch of sweetness, while the fennel brings a subtle anise flavor. The combination of these vegetables creates a delightful medley of flavors that is both comforting and satisfying.
This dish is incredibly versatile and can be served as a main course, side dish, or even as a hearty appetizer. It's also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any meal. The roasted vegetables are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They're also low in calories and carbohydrates, making them a great option for those watching their weight.
In addition to the basic recipe, this article also includes variations for roasted cauliflower with Parmesan cheese, roasted cauliflower with bacon, and roasted cauliflower with lemon and herbs. These variations offer different flavor profiles, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste.
Whether you're looking for a simple and healthy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, this roasted cauliflower with onions and fennel is sure to please. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to experience the magic of roasted vegetables!
VENETIAN CAULIFLOWER
Give commonplace cauliflower an upgrade and it becomes holiday fare. Take a classic Venetian approach by using a mixture of sweet spices. Caramelized onions, saffron and cinnamon build the fragrant foundation, along with fennel and coriander seeds. Currants, golden raisins and pine nuts add complexity.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut cauliflower in half from top to bottom, then remove the core. With a paring knife, cut into very small florets of equal size. Blanch florets in boiling water for 2 minutes. Cool in cold water and drain.
- Put olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add saffron, cinnamon, fennel seeds, coriander seeds and red pepper. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Add lemon zest, currants, raisins and cauliflower florets. Toss with wooden spoons to distribute. Cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes more, until cauliflower is tender. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with pine nuts and parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 195, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 403 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH ONIONS AND FENNEL
From the March 2007 Gourmet magazine, to which I have subscribed for more than 35 years. This combination is outstanding and the prebrowning of each vegetable is key. (Yes, it's more work, but it is worth it!) It is delicous hot and even better at room temperature.
Provided by BarbryT
Categories Cauliflower
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F Toss cauliflower and 2 T olive oil in a large bowl. Heat a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to rimmed baking sheet.
- Add 2 T oil to the same skillet. Add onion wedges and cook until browned on 1 side, about 3 minutes. Using spatula, carefully transfer onions to baking sheet with cauliflower, arranging wedges browned side up.
- Add last 2 T oil to same skillet. Add fennel; sauté until fennel softens slightly and starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to same baking sheet.
- Scatter garlic and marjoram over vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are caramelized, about 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
ROASTED CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND ONION
A delicious, simple dish of roasted curried cauliflower and onion with the flavors of India. It is quite flavorful so I recommend serving it with a milder main dish, with some plain yogurt on the side and chapatis (Indian flat bread).
Provided by Curried.Grasshopper
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Roasted
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place cauliflower florets in a large roasting pan. Pull apart onion quarters into separate layers and set aside.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir coriander seeds and cumin seeds in the hot pan until slightly darkened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, crush coarsely with a mortar and pestle, and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Add oil, vinegar, curry powder, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the crushed seeds; whisk to combine. Pour dressing over cauliflower; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer in the pan and sprinkle with pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add onions and stir thoroughly. Continue to roast, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 486.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH FENNEL AND ONION
A mixture of crisp vegetables is tossed in a flavorful blood orange and garlic seasoning mixture and roasted to golden perfection
Provided by Gemma
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove the cauliflower from the plastic wrap if any. (I usually spray all my vegetables with vinegar and then rinse with room temperature water.) Clean the cauliflower and pat dry.
- With the help of a knife, break the cauliflower into uniform bite-size. You want all the pieces to be almost the same size so they can cook evenly.
- Take the fennel, clean first, cut in half and then cut lengthwise into medium-sized pieces or slices.
- Slice the onion.
- If you're using a habanero pepper, remove the seeds and slice thinly.
- Add everything into a bowl and set aside
- Prepare the seasoning blend by mixing the olive oil with your preferred seasoning blend. (add salt and pepper if needed)
- Toss the vegetables with the olive oil and seasoning blend mixture.
- Place into a prepared baking dish and roast in the preheated oven at 425 F for 25 minutes and until golden brown.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 299 mg, Fiber 21 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FENNEL-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH QUINOA
Pile this colourful vegetable quinoa salad onto a plate, top with roasted cauliflower and drizzle over the garlic yogurt for a healthy, gluten-free dinner
Provided by Melissa Thompson - Journalist and food writer
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the cauliflower for 5 mins. Drain and spread out on a surface so any excess water evaporates.
- Crush the fennel and coriander seeds using a pestle and mortar and mix with the paprika and a pinch of seasoning Put the cauliflower in a large bowl, drizzle with half the olive oil and sprinkle over the spice mix. Toss the florets to fully coat them.
- Tip the florets onto a baking tray and space them apart. Put the red onions, peppers and courgettes on a separate baking tray, drizzle with the remaining oil, and cook both for 30-35 mins, turning halfway through so they brown all over and turn slightly crisp in places.
- Mix the garlic with lemon juice and stir through the yogurt, adding a little extra water to loosen if needed. Stir the roasted onions, peppers and courgettes into the cooked quinoa along with the lemon zest and a pinch of salt.
- Pile the quinoa salad onto a plate, then top with the cauliflower florets. Drizzle over the garlic yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
SPICED ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH FETA AND GARLIC
Cauliflower undergoes a few stages of cooking in this recipe, and, for a deep brown and ridiculous flavor, it's important to see it through all of them. It will be cooked through about halfway through roasting, but to transform it from pale and tender to crisp and golden brown, it must continue roasting at very high heat. Make sure to keep the smaller bits that fall away as you prepare and slice the cauliflower. They'll get the most golden and crunchy, almost like little cauliflower bread crumbs.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories weekday, vegetables, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Slice cauliflower lengthwise into ½-inch thick slices, including the core and leaves. (Some of the first slices will crumble and fall apart. This is O.K., and will be useful when you want those crispier bits.)
- Place cauliflower (slices and crumbles) and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with fennel seed, turmeric and red-pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast, without disturbing, until cauliflower has turned a deep golden brown and crisped up in spots, 25 to 30 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the larger steaks and stir the smaller bits around and continue to roast until completely and evenly browned, another 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a large serving platter. Top with feta, herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 220 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: For the best results, select a head of cauliflower that is compact, heavy, and has a bright white color.
- Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets: This will help them cook evenly.
- Toss the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper: This will help to season the cauliflower and prevent it from drying out.
- Roast the cauliflower at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the cauliflower and give it a slightly crispy exterior.
- Add the onions and fennel halfway through the roasting time: This will help them to soften and caramelize.
- Serve the roasted cauliflower immediately: This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
Roasted cauliflower with onions and fennel is a simple but flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your cauliflower roasted until it is slightly charred or prefer it more tender, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give roasted cauliflower with onions and fennel a try. You won't be disappointed!
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