Margarita-Inspired Mexican Cauliflower
Inspired by the flavors in a margarita, this cauliflower appetizer is fresh, light, and perfect alongside Mexican fare. Bonus points for enjoying it alongside some margaritas!
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower
- Large head of cauliflower
- Oil of choice for roasting
- 2 oz tequila
- Zest of a lime
- Generous salt and pepper
- Juice of a lime
For Garnishing
- Orange and lime slices
- Fresh cilantro and/or mint
- Avocado
- 0.25 c roasted salted pepitas
- Sprinkle of chili salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 and oil a large sheet tray.
- Cut the cauliflower into florets. For the bigger florets, cut them in halves or thirds for even cooking.
- Lay the cauliflower florets on the sheet tray in a single layer.
- Roast at 450 for about 20-30 minutes until tender and browned but not soft.
- Remove the sheet tray from the oven and drizzle the cauliflower with tequila. Add lime zest and generous salt and pepper.
- Return the cauliflower to the oven for another 5 minutes to cook off the tequila.
- Remove the sheet tray from the oven and drizzle the cauliflower with lime juice.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a serving platter. Garnish with orange and lime slices, fresh finely-chopped cilantro and/or mint, avocado slices, pepitas, and a sprinkle of chili salt.
RECIPE from The Rogue Brussel Sprout Blog
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