Vegetarian & Low Carb Roasted Cauliflower

January 10, 2017

Cauliflower is an edible flower. Like cabbage, brussels sprouts and kale, it is part of the plant species, Brassica oleracea.

• is an excellent source of vitamin C, K, folate and B6 and a good source of manganese, and beta-carotene.

• contains phytonutrients called glucosinolates, which helps boost our detox system by activating detoxification enzymes and regulating their activity.

• is rich in sulphur-containing nutrients that give our liver a boost in Phase 2 detoxification. We take in plenty of toxins on a daily basis, so enjoying an array of cruciferous veggies like cauliflower can help your detox system work more efficiently.

• contains a number of key broad spectrum antioxidants like beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, caffeic acid, cinnamic acid, ferulic acid, quercetin, rutin and kaempferol, which help lower the risk of oxidative stress in our cells.

Roasted Cauliflower

What you’ll need:

• 1 head of cauliflower

• 2-3 tbsp of coconut oil or any other favorite healthy fat

• Salt and pepper

• Spices: I used a combination of garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, curry powder, dried parsley, and paprika. (A few good shakes of everything because I don’t tend to measure my spices)

Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (for easy clean up) and set aside.

Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower. Cut the head into quarters and slice each quarter into florets. Rinse florets thoroughly in a colander and give them a shake to dry.

Place the florets in a large bowl and drizzle the coconut oil (or other healthy fat). Sprinkle salt and pepper and any desired herbs and spices to taste. Give the florets a good toss or mix with your hands to liberally coat them with the oil and spices.

Spread spiced florets on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the florets over. Return to the oven and let roast for another 10-20 minutes until tender. It should pierce easily with a fork.

Serve immediately