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Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts

Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts

January 11, 2012 by my1stwordwaschocolate in "cauliflower", "dates", "pine nuts", "side dish", "vegetables"

This cauliflower recipe is so very delicious, everyone should give it a try. The salty-sweet combo will make it the highlight of any meal you put together.

Roasted Cauliflower with Dates & Pine Nuts

Adapted from Food Network

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 8 cups)
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates, coarsely chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Evenly spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast, tossing once with a spatula, until golden brown at the edges, about 20-25 minutes.

Put 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Once warm, add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until they're lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and dates and continue cooking until they're softened, 2 to 3 minutes more; season with salt.

Transfer the hot cauliflower to a serving bowl, drizzle the pine nut mixture over the top and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm or at room temperature.

January 11, 2012 /my1stwordwaschocolate
"cauliflower", "dates", "pine nuts", "side dish", "vegetables"
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