Saffron Roasted Cauliflower

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, lightly crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 shallot, chopped
• kosher salt
• 1 head cauliflower, cut in florets
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 450 degrees f. heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. add the saffron, coriander, garlic, shallot and 1 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring, until the shallot is translucent and the oil turns yellow, about 5 minutes. add the cauliflower, lemon juice and 1/3 cup water. increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower turns yellow and the water has mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• 2 transfer the skillet to the oven. roast, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and golden, about 15 minutes. season with salt and sprinkle with parsley.