Oven Baked Cauliflower

Usually I make cauliflower with little oil and curry powder. But, recently I made with little effort using oil and spices and roast it in the oven.  It turned out delicious and yummy!

Preparation Time:10 minutes

Cooking Level: Very Easy

RECIPE TYPES:

AO = Anti-Oxidant
DF = Dairy Free
GF = Gluten Free
HF = High Fiber
LS = Low Sugar
V = Vegan

 Ingredients:
Cauliflower washed and cut length wise
Salt to taste
Black pepper
Thyme fresh or dried
Basil leaves fresh or dried
1tsp of giardiniera marinated pepper mix mild flavor(optional).

How to prepare:

1. Wash and cut cauliflower lengthwise as in picture.

2.In a mixing bowl. Add cut cauliflower, spray olive oil, add
   salt, pepper, thyme and basil.

3.As shown in picture spread it on cooking sheet notice how it is full flower like mini trees.

4.Roast on 400 degrees for say 15-20 minutes till it is shrunk in size. See in picture mini trees look little small.

4. Take it out in a bowl. Mix with giardiniera this is totally optional or to taste.

Enjoy! This the best way to get your one of the five servings of veggies!
Try it with fresh healthy Broccoli as well.

Pesto sauce

Here is the quick recipe for home made Pesto Sauce.

Preparation Time:10 minutes
Serving: 1/2 cup
Cooking Level: Very Easy

RECIPE TYPES:AO = Anti-Oxidant
DF = Dairy Free
GF = Gluten Free
HF = High Fiber
HP = High Protein
LS = Low Sugar
V = Vegan

Ingredients

3 Cloves of garlic optional

3 cups of fresh basil leaves washed and dried

1 and 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts

1/4 tsp salt and crushed black pepper

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup parmesan grated cheese

Preparation

1. Mix everything together in a blender or food processor until

 smooth.

 2. Store it in a refrigerator in air tight container. I prefer to make pesto sauce in summer time. When basil is in abundance and fresh. Also, I use basil sauce as sandwich spread and add red ,white and pesto sauces to my pasta.

3. I make vegetable sandwich using cream cheese, pesto sauce, cucumber,  lettuce, tomato and bread of choice. This is quick fix to any dull lunch.

Please try to make it at home and give your valuable suggestions or comments!!