February 11, 2021

Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts

Name: Roasted Cauliflower With Dates and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 47 min
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower (core removed, and cut into florets of similar size); 2 tablespoon olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 4 Medjool Dates (pits removed, chopped); 2 small garlic cloves (minced); 2 tablespoons cold butter

Even for Cauliflower naysayers, Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts is always such a hit. It has a touch of sweetness combined with savory and nutty flavors that’s quite addictive. Not only is this cauliflower recipe delicious, it’s easy to make and leaves little to clean up. That’s my kind of dish!

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Cauliflower Prep

cauliflower core removed and cut into florets

Cut cauliflower head in half vertically through the core and then cut into florets.

Roasting the Cauliflower

cauliflower florets tossed in olive oil and seasoned w salt and pepper

Evenly spread the cauliflower in a roasting dish or on a lined baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 425-degree oven and roast for 20 minutes until golden brown at the edges, giving the florets a quick toss after 10 minutes or so.

Flavor Boosters

dates, pinenuts, butter, and minced garlic

Organize and prep flavor boosters – dates with pits removed and then chopped, minced garlic, cold butter cut into pieces, and pine nuts.

Roasting Florets with Flavor Boosters

dates, pinenuts, butter, and garlic tossed with roasted cauliflower

roasted cauliflower with toasted pinenuts, melted butter, softened dates and browned garlic

Remove cauliflower from the oven and combine with the dates, pine nuts, garlic, and butter. Return cauliflower to the oven and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until pine nuts are browned and fragrant.

Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts

Transfer to a serving platter or bowl.

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Roasted Cauliflower With Dates and Pine Nuts

Prep Time20

Cook Time27

Total Time47

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butter, cauliflower, garlic, gluten free, gluten free side dish, Medjool dates, pine nuts

Servings: 4 people

Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower core removed, and cut into florets of similar size
2 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 Medjool Dates pits removed, chopped
2 small garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons cold butter cut into pieces (use less butter if watching calories or perhaps add a tablespoon of coconut oil instead of butter)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees on Roast setting. If your oven doesn't have Roast, use Bake setting.
Evenly spread the cauliflower in a roasting dish or on a lined baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes until golden brown at the edges, tossing after 10 minutes or so.
Remove cauliflower from the oven and combine with the dates, pinenuts, garlic, and butter. Return cauliflower to the oven and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until pinenuts are browned and fragrant.
Transfer to a serving platter or bowl.

Notes

Either purple or green cauliflower can be used instead of, or in addition to, the traditional white cauliflower.

Experiment using other nuts such as pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, etc. Just remember if using larger nuts, the cooking time may need to be increased by a few minutes.

Raisins or apricots can be substituted for the dates.

This recipe can easily be halved or doubled.

Recipe from FoodNetwork.com and slightly modified by me.

If you like this recipe, you may also like these other GFchow recipes. Super-Simple Steamed Broccoli, Bang Bang Cauliflower Tacos, and Spicy Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts.

GLUTEN FREE DISCLAIMER

The recipes you find here are considered by me to be gluten free. However, it is up to you to make sure the ingredients you use are gluten free. Whenever possible, I will list specific brands of ingredients that I use, but always be sure to check the labels yourself to verify the item is gluten free.