Cooking with Vegetables: How to Roast Vegetables

If you thought you didn't like a particular veggie or have struggled to get kids to eat their vegetables, perhaps all you need to know is how to roast vegetables.

If you thought you didn't like a particular veggie or have struggled to get kids to eat their vegetables, perhaps all you need to know is how to roast vegetables. You can roast virtually any veggie including cauliflower. Begin by peeling off outer leaves. Remove the stem and cut florettes off the head. Spread cauliflower into a shallow baking pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Drizzle the veggies with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper or whatever seasonings you desire. Toss to be sure everything is evenly coated. Place pan in a 450-degree oven for 20 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring once or twice. When cauliflower is done, it will have beautiful browning. You can enjoy it as soon as it's cool enough to eat or sprinkle with a bit of parmesan for added flavor. No one will ever again have to tell you to eat your vegetables now that you know how to roast them for delicious sweet flavor. You'll be eating them by the bowl full.