Cauliflower Popcorn - Roasted Cauliflower

By Julesong on April 04, 2005

129 Reviews

Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4

About This Recipe

"This is based on the recipe by Bob Blumer from the "Surreal Gourmet Bites" cookbook. This simple caramelization method transforms this much maligned veggie into a knock-your-socks-off side dish or sweet snack that you won't be able to get enough of!"

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower or 1 head equal amount of pre-cut commercially prepped cauliflower
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Trim the head of cauliflower, discarding the core and thick stems; cut florets into pieces about the size of ping-pong balls.
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil and salt, whisk, then add the cauliflower pieces and toss thoroughly.
Line a baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup (you can skip that, if you don't have any) then spread the cauliflower pieces on the sheet and roast for 1 hour, turning 3 or 4 times, until most of each piece has turned golden brown.
(The browner the cauliflower pieces turn, the more caramelization occurs and the sweeter they'll taste).
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Where I got it: I originally heard about this recipe at Gail's Recipe Swap, where Josh posted it and many folks tried and loved it.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (162 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving: %
Calories 156.0
Calories from Fat 125: 80%

Amount Per Serving: %
Total Fat 13.9 g: 21%
Saturated Fat 1.9 g: 9%
Cholesterol 0.0 mg: 0%
Sugars 2.8 g
Sodium 625.7 mg: 26%
Total Carbohydrate 7.3 g: 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g: 11%
Sugars 2.8 g: 11%
Protein 2.8 g: 5%