I’ve been obsessed with za’atar since the fabulously fresh stuff I found at the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv. I love the sweet earthiness of the blend. And I’ve been obsessed with cauliflower and za’atar together ever since the amazing dish my friend and I enjoyed at Newport‘s La Vasca. So I put together this healthy, low-carb, vegetarian, Mediterranean-inspired recipe. I hope you like it too.
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Butter-Roasted Cauliflower with Za'atar
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, in sm. florets
- 1 stick butter, sm. cubes
- 1/4 c. za'atar
- water
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 F.
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Place florets in lg microwave-safe prep bowl. Add approx. 1" water.
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Microwave cauliflower on High to soften, approx. 3 min. Drain.
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Place cauliflower in 13x9" glass baking dish. Dot with butter cubes. Sprinkle with za'atar.
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Bake at 425 F until tender and browning, approx. 45 min.
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