Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Panko | Plant-Powered Livin’

Looking for a wow-worthy side dish that is still easy to prepare? Bored of the same old cauliflower? Check this one out! This roasted cauliflower side dish has all the feels, tastes, and scents: roasted garlic, savory capers, crunchy panko, a touch of red pepper heat, and finished with fresh lemon.

This side dish pairs well with many mains, from Italian or French-inspired to dinner or brunch. One of my recent favorite meals was a scrumptious vegan veggie fritatta and garlic bread with this cauliflower.

Here is my recipe for Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Panko.

Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Panko

This veggie side dish is wow-worthy with all the feels, tastes, and scents: roasted garlic, panko crunch, savory capers, a touch of red pepper heat, and finished with fresh lemon for a perfect balance.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: breadcrumbs, capers, cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, veggie side

Servings: 6

Author: Jenn Freedman

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower head, cut into bite-size pieces about 9 heaping cups
• 3 tbsp roughly chopped garlic Do not chop too finely or it may burn
• 3 tbsp capers
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• black pepper to taste
• red pepper flakes to taste
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 large lemon, squeezed or about 4 tsp
• chopped green onions or chives for garnish optional

Instructions

• Set oven to 425 degrees.
• Mix cauliflower, garlic, capers, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper in mixing bowl.
• Roast on non-stick baking sheet or parchment-lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes, moving/flipping at least once to prevent burn, until cauliflower begins to soften (see photo below).
• Add panko breadcrumbs and gently mix in with tongs so that oil combines with panko.
• Bake until cauliflower is golden brown and panko breadcrumbs are crisp, about 15 minutes more.
• Take out of oven, gently mix again, and squeeze 1/2 lemon evenly over sheet. Taste. Adjust. Garnish with green onion or chives. Serve.

After roasting for about 20 minutes, cauliflower should begin to soften; take out of oven and fold in breadcrumbs (photo for reference).

And here is it is ready to come out for the fresh lemon!

I hope you enjoy the recipe. Please let me know what you think after trying this Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Panko by rating it below or sending any feedback to me here!

Originally published at https://www.plantpoweredlivin.com on February 5, 2021.