Weight Watchers Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon and Capers

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"A whole roasted cauliflower for a hearty side from Weight Watchers and only 1 smart point per serving"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 Cauliflower
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs heads cauliflower, green leaves discarded
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 475.
2. Line rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan with aluminum foil.
3. Trim stem of cauliflower base so it will sit flat (do not remove core or florets will break apart).
4. Place in prepared pan.
5. Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over cauliflower florets; roast 15 minutes.
6. Rotate pan in oven; roast until gold brown, 15 to 20 minutes more(leave in a few minutes longer if you prefer your vegetables extra tender).
7. Meanwhile, combine lemon zest, parsley, lemon juice, capers and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in small bowl.
8. Set aside.
9. Transfer roasted cauliflower to serving plate; brush with lemon oil mixture all over cauliflower.
10. Sprinkle with salt and cut into eight pieces.