Name: Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeno and Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower (separated into bite-size florets); 2 cloves garlic (minced); salt and pepper (to taste); 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped (seeds and ribs removed, optional)); 1 1/2 Tablespoons lime juice; Fresh cilantro leaves (for serving)

Roasted Cauliflower gets a boost of fresh flavor from garlic, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and lime in this easy side dish. It’s naturally vegan and gluten-free and ready in about 40 minutes.

Sometimes it seems like cauliflower is overshadowed by its cousin broccoli.

But both are delicious as side dishes and in salads.

I always love both Buffalo Cauliflower Salad and Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Dried Cranberries.

However, I was curious about the nutritional differences between the two.

I found this great infographic from Prevention Magazine.

Sadly cauliflower doesn’t quite stack up to the nutritional powerhouse broccoli, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be included as part of a healthy diet.

And Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeno and Lime is the perfect side dish for Mexican-inspired main dishes.

It’s a tradition in my house to have tacos every Tuesday, and this dish complements the flavors perfectly.

I know it’s a little silly, but knowing that we’re celebration Taco Tuesday each week makes meal planning a little easier.

So if you would like to join me in this weekly ritual and are looking for new taco recipes to try, these are some of my favorites:

Chickpea Guacamole Tacos

Potato Tacos with Massaged Kale

Jackfruit and Black Bean Tacos

Soyrizo Potato Tacos

Beer-Marinated Portobello Tacos

Tostadas with Hearts of Palm Ceviche

That last one is like an open-faced taco.

And for a beverage to go with your meal, you can’t beat a Sparkling Watermelon Agua Fresca.

Making Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeno and Lime is really simple.

First you roast the cauliflower florets in the oven with some garlic and a little olive oil.

Then when it’s lightly browned and tender, you transfer the cauliflower to a serving dish and toss with sliced jalapeno and lime juice and top with fresh cilantro.

I usually remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno before I slice it, but feel free to leave them in if you like really spicy food.

Now let’s make Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeno and Lime!