Baked Cauliflower Florets with Peppers

Another of winter’s gifts, cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamins C, B6 & K. For an easy & delicious side dish, bake cauliflower florets with orange or yellow peppers prepared with Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Villa Graziella Organic Balsamic Vinegar. The peppers offer a sweet & tangy balance to the cauliflower’s intense flavor.

6 Servings

Ingredients
2 pounds cauliflower (1 firm head), washed, trimmed and cut into small florets (approx. 8 cups)
4 orange or yellow ripe peppers washed, trimmed, seeded and cut into thin strips (approx. 2 ½ cups)
2 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped, green center removed (approx. 3 teaspoons)
¼ cup of Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 ½ Tablespoons of Villa Graziella Organic Argento Balsamic Vinegar
1 ½ Teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 Teaspoon ground pepper
¼ Teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preheat oven to 400◦F
Place cauliflower florets & sliced peppers on a baking sheet
Add olive oil
Add chopped garlic, sea salt, ground pepper & crushed red pepper
Mix ingredients with hands & arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer
Bake for 30 minutes, until golden & tender
Toss once during roasting with balsamic vinegar
Remove from the oven & toss again
Serve immediately & enjoy!