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Roasted Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

:  January/February 2010

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Cauliflower roasted in big chunks is delicious and the quick blue cheese vinaigrette makes it special. Try it as a side dish for steak.


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"My husband, young daughter and I all thought this recipe was fabulous. I will definitely make this many times. -Melita "
Roasted Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Healthy weight | Heart healthy | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower, leaves trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/8 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon minced scallion greens
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

  1. Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Cut cauliflower into quarters. Remove any extra woody core from the ends, but keep the quarters intact. Brush with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast the cauliflower for 15 minutes. Turn so the opposite cut sides are down. Continue roasting until tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  4. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, blue cheese, vinegar, water, scallion greens and pepper in a small bowl. Serve the roasted cauliflower drizzled with the vinaigrette.

Nutrition

Per serving: 90 calories; 7 g fat ( 2 g sat , 5 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 304 mg sodium; 283 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (70% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 0

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Ethnic/Regional
American
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Roast
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Summer
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Holiday
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Style/Theme
Birthday
Comfort foods
Entertaining, casual
Vegetarian
Publication
January/February 2010
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