Roasted Cauliflower with Kale Chips and Citrus Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower with Kale Chips and Citrus Recipe

  • 1 bunch kale, stemmed and torn into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle spice rub, or to taste
  • 1 orange, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  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.