Roasted Cauliflower and Tomatoes with Olives and Garlic Breadcrumbs

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The details that elevate this recipe from a typical roasted dish are the briny olives and crispy breadcrumbs. Any olive works, but chef Abra Berens, author of Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables, uses a bright green Sicilian variety called Castelvetrano.

oval dish of Roasted Cauliflower and Tomatoes with Olives and Garlic Breadcrumbs
Photo: Brie Passano
Hands On Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 2 pound head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets

  • 4 - 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • Salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 quart cherry tomatoes or 10 plum tomatoes, quartered

  • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ cup pitted olives, roughly chopped

  • ½ cup Garlic Breadcrumbs (below)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a 15x10-inch baking pan, toss cauliflower with a glug (2 to 3 tablespoons) of oil; spread evenly and season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown, crispy and tender when poked with a knife, about 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, in a second 15x10-inch pan, toss tomatoes with a glug (2 to 3 tablespoons) of oil and a pinch of salt; spread evenly. Roast, stirring regularly, until liquid is reduced and syrupy, about 20 minutes.

  3. Transfer roasted cauliflower to a large serving bowl. Add the tomatoes, parsley, and olives; toss to combine. Top with Garlic Breadcrumbs.

GARLIC BREADCRUMBS

In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Remove from heat and add 4 cloves garlic, minced, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand 10 minutes. Add 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs or panko and stir to combine. Return to medium heat and toast the oily breadcrumbs until golden brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Store in an airtight container; and sprinkle on any savory dishes or salads. Makes 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

283 Calories
21g Fat
21g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 283
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 359mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 86mg 430%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 986mg 21%
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