Saffron Roasted Cauliflower

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Got this recipe from the Food Network Magazine and decided to give it a try. Saffron is an expensive spice the the bright yellow color makes it so pretty"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 Pan
• Serves: 4

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
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice or 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped for topping
• 1⁄3 cup water

directions

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