This delicious garlic roasted cauliflower is topped with toasted asiago bread crumbs, is a tasty side dish for anything you’re cooking!
Garlic Roasted Cauliflower with Crumbs
The cauliflower is tossed with a little olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper then roasted in the oven which gives it a nutty flavor that’s so good, especially when topped with toasted bread crumbs. If you want more cauliflower recipes, this Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower is also a great option.
You can even add a little color to your plate by choosing a hue other than white—cauliflower now comes in a variety of colors from orange to green to purple. Not only does it contain disease-fighting antioxidants, but it also offers a healthy helping of vitamin C, folate and fiber.
Makeup!
A few weeks ago, I traded in my apron for some heels and slimming jeans as part of a photo shoot for Jones New York. I was transformed from by the magic of Gregg @greggmakeupnyc who’s celebrity list is quite extensive, I knew I was in good hands.
I’ve been on sets of photo shoots before because pre-Skinnytaste I worked as a graphic designer, but getting to sit in the hair and makeup chair, and having a stylist dress me was a whole lot more fun!
You can see the final image below, I am wearing their slimming denim jeans with a pretty blouse. This was part of an online campaign where they photographed three other bloggers; a chef, a decorator and a stylist.
This was so much fun, and quite different than spending the day in my kitchen. And what’s a girl to do in NYC when all dressed up, with their hair and makeup done? Go shopping of course! I stopped for lunch, and did some prop shopping before heading to the Union Square Greenmarket where I picked up a beautiful head of cauliflower.
After a day in the city, I was happy to get home to my family and make them a delicious meal – Garlic Lover’s Roast Beef with this roasted cauliflower, the perfect ending to a great day.
Garlic Roasted Cauliflower with Toasted Asiago Bread Crumbs
Ingredients
For the topping:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp shredded Asiago cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, or fresh herb of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place the cauliflower and garlic on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake until tender and browned, about 22 - 25 minutes, tossing every 6-8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
- Add the oil, then the onion and sauté about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté until the onions become golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low, add breadcrumbs; sauté until the breadcrumbs are light golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, careful not to burn.
- Turn off heat and stir in the thyme. When cool, add asiago cheese.
- When the cauliflower is ready, remove from oven and top with the toasted bread crumbs.