Roasted Romanesco with Spiced Garlic Oil

Romanesco is a visually stunning cruciferous vegetable that's similar to cauliflower and broccoli. We love how its green concentric rings give it a seashell appearance. In this recipe, its earthy flavor gets a boost from spices like fennel, coriander and garlic for a mouthwatering side.

Roasted Romanesco with Spiced Garlic Oil
Photo: Jacob Fox
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds

  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 large head romanesco or cauliflower, cut into florets

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven; preheat to 450°F.

  2. Toast coriander, fennel and mustard seeds in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind coarsely. (Alternatively, place in a zip-top bag and crush with a heavy skillet.)

  3. Add oil and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add romanesco (or cauliflower) and the ground seeds. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and carefully spread on the hot baking sheet.

  4. Roast, stirring once halfway, until tender and browned in spots, about 15 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
11g Fat
11g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Sodium 198mg 9%
Potassium 546mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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