Curried Cauliflower – meal prep

Cauliflower is easy to make delicious to begin with, and roasting it takes it to a whole new level. I have spiced this one with some spicy curry powder, sort of a classic combo. You’ll see a lot of menu preparations at restaurants that will likely include pine nuts and maybe some golden raisins, which you can add if you like. This time, I made a quick stop at the grocery store and used what I had leftover in my fridge. There is really not much to this simple recipe.

• 1 Head cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 bunch scallions, whites cut into 1 inch pieces, greens sliced thinly
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 5-6 button mushrooms, sliced
• 1-1/2 tbl curry powder
• 1 lemon, juice
• olive oil, to coat
• salt and pepper

Begin by preheating your oven to 400. Cut up cauliflower to bite sized pieces, and toss with the olive oil, and curry powder. Roast for about 5-6 minutes, and add the white parts of your scallion, your sliced shallot, and your mushrooms. Continue to roast until the cauliflower starts to brown around the edges, and the rest of your vegetables are almost cooked. Add your garlic, and continue to cook for another two minutes. Try to time when you add your garlic so that your veggies don’t overcook. When the vegetables have finished cooking, squeeze the juice of one lemon over them for some acidity.