Recipes Oven-Roasted Cauliflower Florets 5.0 (2,345) 2 Reviews When roasted with a little olive oil, cauliflower florets turn wonderfully sweet, crisp, and caramel-brown; a squeeze of lemon brightens their flavor. This dish contains only a few simple ingredients and comes together in just 10 minutes of active time. By Andres Barrera Andres Barrera Andres Barrera is a Chicago-based chef who has been cooking professionally for more than two decades. He is a veteran of the food and beverage industry who garnered national attention when he competed on season 3 of Food Network's Chopped.Experience: Andres Barrera's early childhood fascination with cooking shows led him to pursue a culinary career. He moved to New York City after graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in his native Chicago. In New York, Andres honed his skills, from precision cooking and plating at Capitale to mastering the art of pizza-slinging at Brooklyn institution Franny's. He opened the 300-seat music and dining venue City Winery in New York in 2008, where he created a popular small plate sharing-and-pairing menu. Andres gained national attention when he appeared on season 3 of Food Network's Chopped as a contestant.In 2012, the chef moved back to his hometown to take the helm of the City Winery Chicago location.Education: Andres graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago with an Associate of Professional Studies in Culinary Arts. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 18, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Cedric Angeles Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 (2 1/2-pound) cauliflower, cut into 2-inch florets 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 lemon wedges, for serving Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle cauliflower florets with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Roast for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and golden brown. Transfer to plates, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve hot or at room temperature. Serve With Pair with chicken, steak, or your favorite protein. Suggested Pairing High-acid Grüner Veltliner's pleasant peppery notes and grassy, herby flavors make it a fantastic wine to serve with vegetables. Rate it Print