Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Olive Oil and Capers

By jo797

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• 1 - Head Cauliflower, green leaves discarded
• 1/4 Cup plus 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp drained small capers (packed in brine)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450 F. Lightly oil a 9 inch pie plate
2
Core cauliflower, leaving head intact, then discard core and put cauliflower head in pan. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over top of cauliflower and sprinkle with 2 tsp salt, and parmesan cheese. Bake until tender 1 to 1/4 hours.
3
Whisk together lemon juice, capers, peppers, and 1/2 tsp salt in small bowl, then whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil.
4
Plate cauliflower and drizzle with dressing