Roasted Cauliflower with Golden Raisins and Capers

https://www.loveandlemons.com/roasted-cauliflower-golden-raisins-capers/ 

The prep time really was close to 15 minutes, as stated.  I would use a large head, or 2 small heads of cauliflower, and take it easy with the capers.  Great mix of flavors from the tarragon, agave and vinegar.  I used spinach just because I didn't have arugula.  Great side dish.  Would consider adding nuts or garbanzos with extra dressing to make it a  meal.  

Just arrived home from Italy, so it's a pleasure to have green on the plate! 

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

This easy vegetarian side dish would be a great addition to a holiday table. Alternatively, toss it with a cooked grain to make it a full meal!

Author: Jeanine Donofrio

Recipe type: Side dish, salad

Serves: 4 as a side

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, broken into small pieces*
• 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1-2 tablespoons agave or sweetener of your choice
• A few handfuls arugula
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins (soak for a few minutes if they’re not plump)
• 2 teaspoons minced tarragon
• Sea salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
2. Break or chop cauliflower into small pieces.
3. Prepare 1 to 2 baking sheets with parchment or foil. Place cauliflower on baking sheets so the pieces are not touching. Drizzle with olive oil, white wine vinegar, and agave and toss with pinches of salt and pepper. The amount you use will depend on how much cauliflower you have and if you prefer to cook with more oil or with less.
4. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until deeply golden and caramelized (not burnt, but just before). Remove from oven. While the cauliflower is somewhat hot, toss with the arugula so the arugula wilts just slightly from the heat. Toss in a bowl with capers, raisins, and tarragon and serve.

Notes

*I like to break cauliflower florets apart with my hands to get little trees. This avoids uneven chunks of stalk that you can get from chopping it with a knife.