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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (158g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 155
Calories from Fat 122 (79%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 13.6g 20%
Saturated Fat 1.9g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 9.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 624mg 26%
Potassium 435mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 7.6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 2.8g 5%

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Cauliflower Popcorn - Roasted Cauliflower

Recipe #115153 | 1¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note
Julesong

By: Julesong
Apr 4, 2005

Based on the recipe by Bob Blumer from the "Surreal Gourmet Bites" cookbook. This simple carmelization 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!

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. 2
    Trim the head of cauliflower, discarding the core and thick stems; cut florets into pieces about the size of ping-pong balls.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine the olive oil and salt, whisk, then add the cauliflower pieces and toss thoroughly.
  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    (The browner the cauliflower pieces turn, the more caramelization occurs and the sweeter they'll taste).
  6. 6
    Serve immediately and enjoy!
  7. 7
    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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From: Z,G,L's mom

On Jun 24, 2008

I HATE cauliflower but had gotten some on sale and needed to use it.DH normally eats it but didn't want it. I found this recipe and tried it. I fell in love!!! To me, it tasted like fried oysters. Gave DH some without telling him what it was and he thought it was pork. This is a must try recipe!!!

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  • From: Chef #551969

    On Jun 23, 2008

    I was once broiling veggies in my gas broiler, and I decided to toss in some broccoli florets. Some were tossed with oil, as in this recipe, and some were just rinsed with water. The broiler is much faster than the oven, but the effect is much the same. The broccoli gets a rich, sweet toasted taste with luscious charred bits. (Take care so they are only bits!) When the dry roasted cauliflower came out of the broiler, I IMMEDIATELY tossed with finely chopped parsley and drizzled with EV olive oil. Superb AND faster! And greener too, because it saves so much energy, takes only about 10 minutes max in my broiler, versus an hour in the oven.

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  • From: mom18847

    On May 8, 2005

    Delicious!! Great way to get your kids to eat cauliflower!!

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    From: Japanese Delight

    On Dec 2, 2005

    I made this again, but this time, tossed in garlic powder and curry powder. I used minced garlic last time, and the garlic tends to burn and not stick onto the cauliflower. I loved it!! I wonder if using broccoli would be good...?? Probably!!!

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