Side Dish: Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan and Almonds

Tasty dish that offers a change from classic cauliflower cheese.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan and Almonds

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

2/3 second olive oil cooking spray
2 tsps extra virgin olive oil
1/2 fresh lemon's juice
2 tbsps grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 head large cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 oz sliced almonds
1/3 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400° F (200° C).

2. Cover roasting pan with foil and spray with olive oil cooking spray.

3. Steam cauliflower for about 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer cauliflower to roasting pan.

4. Stir together raisins, breadcrumbs, parmesan, almonds and oil in a medium bowl.

5. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over cauliflower.

6. Roast until crumbs are toasted, about 20 minutes.

7. Drizzle lemon juice over top and roast 5 minutes longer.

8. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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