Saffron Roasted Cauliflower

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"From Food Network Magazine."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon saffron thread, lightly crumbled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 shallot, chopped
• kosher salt
• 1 head cauliflower, cut in florets
• 1⁄2 lemon, juiced
• fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the saffron, coriander, garlic, shallot and 1 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring, until the shallot is translucent and the oil turns yellow, about 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower, lemon juice and 1/3 cup water. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower turns yellow and the water has mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
2. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and sprinkle with parsley.

Reviews

[breezermom]

Made this for a snack to eat while watching football, and we really enjoyed it. Our lemon was very large so I only used 1/4 of it. The lemon flavor still came through. Really loved the dusting of kosher salt at the end....especially since I ate it as a snack! Like saffron popcorn!! Thanks for sharing. Made for Football Pool Summer 2014 at yuku.

 

[Sharon123]

This was a few more steps than just roasting, but worth it! I used some broccoli too and it turned out nice. I enjoyed the lemon, it gave an extra touch. Thanks!