This recipe is an absolute favorite.   It’s great as a side dish, an appetizer or, munched on like popcorn.  There are variations for SIBO patients or busy families!  

Roasted Cauliflower
Try this simple delicious recipe as a side dish or appetizer!

Make the dressing in a large bowl combine and whisk:

• Juice & zest of ½ Lemon
• 1 clove of garlic (minced)
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Black pepper to taste

Prepare the Cauliflower
Wash and cut the Cauliflower into bite sized pieces.  Toss them with the dressing and lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Roast for 10 minutes.  Remove and toss the cauliflower pieces.  Return them to the oven to roast 5 – 8 minutes more until almost cooked through. They should show some browned areas but not burned.  Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!!

Variations:  This is great with broccoli, Romanesco, and Brussel sprouts.  After roasting, you can grate a hard cheese like Parmesan or Romano if you tolerate dairy.

For SIBO patients:  Cauliflower is a high FODMAP food so you can use Brussel sprouts or broccoli instead. However, you can use Cauliflower while on anti-microbials or when you are doing a challenge!  Use garlic infused olive oil instead of minced garlic to avoid the inulin.  To make infused oil, heat ½ c. extra virgin olive oil on low so that you can put your finger in it without getting burned.  Add 2 – 3 garlic cloves chopped in half or quarters.  Cook for 5 minutes on low then turn off the heat, cover and let the garlic sit in the oil for 2 hours.  Strain with a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth.  The remaining oil should be stored in a dark jar in a cool place. It can also be kept in the refrigerator or freezer.

For Busy People:  Purchase prewashed/precut cauliflower, broccoli etc. and toss with a lemon vinaigrette salad dressing and roast as instructed!