Spicy Lemon-Chile Roasted Cauliflower, Asparagus & Fingerlings
Roasted seasonal cauliflower and asparagus are tossed with spicy lemon-chile oil and served over crisp-edged potatoes with herbs. Bright, punchy, and fully vegetarian.
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- Organic Cauliflower 1 head $4.43
- Organic Green Asparagus 1 bunch $5.54
- Organic Potato Fingerling Mix, 24 Ounce 12 oz $5.49
- Organic Meyer Lemon Bag 1 lemon $3.99
- Organic Green Jalapeno Pepper 2 $4.99
- Organic Serrano Pepper 1 $4.99
- Organic Garlic, 3 CT 3 cloves $2.89
- Organic Italian Parsley 2 tablespoons chopped $2.29
- Pantry: olive oil 4 tablespoons
- Pantry: salt to taste
- Pantry: black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cut 1 head cauliflower into florets. Halve 12 oz fingerling potatoes. Trim 1 bunch asparagus.
- Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 15 minutes.
- Add cauliflower tossed with 1 more tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 15 minutes more.
- Add asparagus and roast another 8 to 10 minutes until all vegetables are tender and browned at the edges.
- Meanwhile finely chop 2 jalapenos and 1 serrano. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small pan over medium-low heat; add chiles and garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, not browned. Add zest and juice of 1 lemon and a pinch of salt.
- Toss the roasted vegetables with the spicy lemon oil and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
- Plate by spreading the potatoes first, piling cauliflower in the center, and laying asparagus on top for height. Spoon any extra chile-lemon oil over everything.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-17
Health notes: Vegetarian; fiber-rich and moderate in calories. Good balance of vegetables and starch, with heat from fresh peppers.
Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling or a citrusy wheat beer.