Roasted Cauliflower with Kale Chips and Citrus
Description
Roasted cauliflower is topped with crispy, spicy kale chips, fresh citrus, and brown butter bread crumbs in this beautiful vegetarian salad.
Ingredients
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1 bunch kale, stemmed and torn into pieces
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or to taste
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
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1 teaspoon ground oregano
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salt to taste
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup bread crumbs
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1 head cauliflower
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1 teaspoon chipotle spice rub, or to taste
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1 orange, peeled and cubed
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Spread kale on the baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on top. Coat with Parmesan cheese, red chile pepper, oregano, and salt.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
4
Heat butter in a small skillet until melted and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs. Remove from heat.
5
Slice cauliflower into 1/2-inch "steaks". Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil and chipotle spice rub on top.
6
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower; cook and stir until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the baking sheet.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, about 15 minutes.
8
Place cauliflower steaks on a large serving platter; top with crisp kale and orange.
9
Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and vinegar together in a small bowl. Drizzle over orange. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.