Roasted Cauliflower with Dates, Pine Nuts, and Thyme
Delicious and healthy, this vegetarian recipe makes an amazing side or main dish! Our thyme roasted cauliflower dish enhanced with dates, pine nuts, and thyme is bursting with flavor and guaranteed to make your guests ask for seconds. Fresh herbs and spices give this oven roasted dish “Pow” adding layers of flavor, dimension, and goodness. Dates add a sticky sweetness that compliments the Thyme while toasted pine nuts add crunch elevating an easy roasted dish into a five star restaurant specialty.Cheers!SAM ZinPunk
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower cut into florets
- 8 Medjool dates pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup Pine nuts
- 1 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tsp Fresh Thyme, chopped plus extra sprigs for garnish
- 1 tsp Fresh Oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp Fresh Marjoram, chopped
- 2 tsp Sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Add thyme, oregano, marjoram, sesame seeds, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Roast in oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Stir halfway through.
- While cauliflower is cooking, heat a small pan on medium heat. Toast pine nuts in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes, then add 1 tsp olive oil, the chopped dates and thyme. Cook for an additional minute.
- Mix pine nuts, dates and thyme mixture together with roasted cauliflower florets in a serving bowl.
- Serve warm. Add additional thyme garnish.