Crispy Roasted Cauliflower with Savory Peanut Sauce
Tender roasted cauliflower is tossed with a savory thai peanut sauce, lime juice, and and prunes or dates!
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil*
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced prunes or dates
- Cilantro, crushed salted peanuts, and lime juice for garnish
Peanut Sauce
- 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss cauliflower with olive oil and salt. Spread on large baking sheet, being sure not too crowd.
- Roast for 25-35 minutes, stirring once, until cauliflower is golden brown, has crisp edges, and is tender when a fork pierces through it.
- While cauliflower is roasting, whisk together peanut sauce ingredients.
- Remove cauliflower from oven, and put on a platter. Sprinkle with prunes, cilantro, and crushed peanuts. Drizzle with peanut sauce. Give entire dish a big squeeze of lime juice all over top. Serve.
Notes
*Do not skimp on the olive oil. It needs this to properly brown and impart flavor.
