Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini-Free Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 whole cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem flush with the rest of the head.
3. 3Place the cauliflower in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
4. 4Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 25-30 minutes.
5. 5While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the dressing. Zest the lemon and squeeze its juice into a bowl.
6. 6Finely chop the garlic and herbs, and add them to the lemon juice along with red pepper flakes and black pepper.
7. 7Whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is well combined.
8. 8Once the cauliflower is roasted and golden, remove from the oven.
9. 9Pour the lemon herb dressing over the cauliflower while it's still hot.
10. 10Let the cauliflower absorb the dressing for a few minutes before serving.
11. 11Serve the cauliflower warm, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.