Roasted Cauliflower with Kale Chips and Citrus

Roasted cauliflower is topped with crispy, spicy kale chips, fresh citrus, and brown butter bread crumbs in this beautiful vegetarian salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 39 mins
• Total Time: 59 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
• 1 bunch kale, stemmed and torn into pieces
• 1 teaspoon chipotle spice rub, or to taste
• 1 orange, peeled and cubed
• 0.25 cup bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Spread kale on the baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on top. Coat with Parmesan cheese, red chile pepper, oregano, and salt.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Step 4

Heat butter in a small skillet until melted and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower; cook and stir until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Place cauliflower steaks on a large serving platter; top with crisp kale and orange.

Step 8

Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and vinegar together in a small bowl. Drizzle over orange. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.

Step 9

Slice cauliflower into 1/2-inch "steaks". Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil and chipotle spice rub on top.