How to Make Roasted Cauliflower Florets with Blood Oranges and Whipped Feta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted cauliflower has become a staple in many households due to its delicious flavor and versatility. It's not only a healthy and nutritious option, but it also pairs well with a variety of different flavors, making it ideal for trying out new and exciting recipes. One such recipe that takes roasted cauliflower to the next level is Roasted Cauliflower Florets with Blood Oranges and Whipped Feta.

This recipe combines the earthy and nutty flavor of roasted cauliflower with the bright ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head garlic
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese
  • ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 blood oranges
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Roast Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Put cauliflower on a foil-lined 10x15-inch baking pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Peel away dry outer layers of garlic bulb, leaving inner layers and cloves intact. Trim bulb top to expose cloves; set, cut side up, in a custard cup or ramekin. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Cover with foil.
  • Roast cauliflower and garlic, turning cauliflower once, until cauliflower is deeply browned and tender, and garlic cloves are soft, about 25 minutes. Let garlic cool slightly, then squeeze cloves into a small bowl and mash with a fork.
  • Process 1 teaspoon of the mashed roasted garlic in a food processor with feta, yogurt, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil until smooth. (Reserve remaining garlic for another use.)
  • Remove 1 teaspoon zest from one blood orange, then cut both oranges into suprêmes. (Trim away peel and all white pith from fruit, then cut inner membranes away from individual segments).
  • Spread whipped feta onto a large platter. Top with roasted cauliflower, orange suprêmes, pine nuts, zest, and parsley.
  • Nutrition

    180 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 404mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Potassium: 307mg