Stop throwing out your cauliflower leaves! They make a delicious, quick and easy snack. They are crispy on the edges but juicy and a little stringy in the centre – a super satisfying contrast of textures. Serve with tahini, aioli or dipping sauce of choice.
Roasted Cauliflower Leaves
Stop throwing out your cauliflower leaves! They make a delicious, quick and easy snack. They are crispy on the edges but juicy and a little stringy in the centre – a super satisfying contrast of textures. Serve with tahini, aioli or dipping sauce of choice.
Servings 2 serves
Calories 255kcal
Ingredients
- cauliflower leaves from the head of one cauliflower
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- generous pinch of salt
Tahini dipping saucce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lemon juiced
- splash of water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F.
- Place cauliflower leaves onto a baking tray, coat with olive oil and salt. Massage with your hands to ensure evenly coated.
- Roast until the leaves have darkened and gone crispy and the centre stems are tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- While the cauliflower leaves are roasting, combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well until combined.
- When the leaves are done, serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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