oven-roasted cauliflower with garlic, olive oil and lemon juice

total time:  20 minutes

prep:  5 minutes

cook:  15 minutes

yield:  5 to 6 cups roasted cauliflower florets, 6-8 servings

ingredients:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp. sliced garlic

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

2 tbsp. grated parmesan

chopped chives, for garnish

directions:

preheat the oven to 500 degrees.  

place the cauliflower florets in a large sauté pan or a roasting pan.  drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower, and season with the garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper.  place the saute/roasting pan in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even roasting.  remove from the oven and sprinkle with the parmesan.  garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately while still warm.  

*original recipe from food network.com