Try embracing winter with a savory citrus dish: roasted cauliflower Meyer lemon salad with pomegranate seeds, smoked almonds and fresh herbs.
I never dreamed that cauliflower would have a permanent spot on my weekly grocery list, but it’s official—I’m hooked.
Give me a head of cauliflower. I will break it into florets, toss it in olive oil and roast it until it’s toasty and brown at the edges.
That even sounds like a meal to me just on its own.
I will eat cauliflower warm, straight off the sheet pan just sprinkled with salt and pepper.
Of course I can’t wait for spring when all sorts of colorful, delicate fruits & veggies will be in season and cooking (or leaving things raw) is just so easy.
For now, I’m trying to embrace the challenge of winter and try new things with the vegetables that are in season. I shouldn’t waste my time and energy daydreaming anyway. It doesn’t put meals on the table.
Those “more exciting” vegetables will have their months and maybe I will find myself longing for those hearty winter standbys in the summer. We’ll have to wait and see on that!
Cauliflower has definitely become trendy lately with everything from pizza crust to rice, but I fully support that. I’ve been joining in on the fun, too.
Usually, I like to toss roasted cauliflower with grains and other vegetables like butternut squash. I’ve also paired it with sweet potatoes in soup.
In my never-ending quest to turn sides into main dishes, I made a roasted cauliflower Meyer lemon salad.
Citrus season is such a bright spot of winter. Meyer lemons are more fragrant with an almost softer scent than regular lemons. They work for both sweet and savory dishes.
First, I tossed the cauliflower in olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes on a sheet pan at 400 degrees F.
After 15 minutes, I added sliced Meyer lemons to the sheet pan and continued roasting until the cauliflower and lemons were browned in spots.
After they were out of the oven, I folded the cauliflower and sliced lemons with pomegranate seeds, smoked almonds and plenty of fresh herbs.
I used cilantro, but you also could try parsley. Each bite was nutty with a satisfying crunch, and I loved the bright flavor from the Meyer lemons.
Try embracing winter with a savory citrus dish: roasted cauliflower Meyer lemon salad with pomegranate seeds, smoked almonds and fresh herbs.
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