Roasted Cauliflower with Dill and Feta
This Roasted Cauliflower with Dill and Feta is a simple, flavorful side dish made with golden roasted cauliflower, bright lemon, fresh dill, and crumbled feta. With just a handful of ingredients and about 40 minutes in the oven, it’s an easy Mediterranean-inspired vegetable recipe that pairs beautifully with weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Small mixing bowl
- Microplane or Zeste
- Measuring spoons
- Large Baking Sheet (Sheet Pan)
- Parchment paper optional
- Serving Dish or Platter
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into evenly sized florets
- 1 lemon , juice & zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower head, then cut it into evenly sized florets. Try to keep the pieces similar in size so they roast evenly.
- Place the cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the lemon olive oil mixture over the cauliflower and toss directly on the pan until the florets are evenly coated.
- Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower head, then cut it into evenly sized florets. Try to keep the pieces similar in size so they roast evenly.
- Place the cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the lemon olive oil mixture over the cauliflower and toss directly on the pan until the florets are evenly coated.
- Spread the cauliflower into a single layer, placing as many florets cut-side down as possible. Make sure the pan isn’t crowded so the cauliflower roasts instead of steams.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh dill. Taste and add an extra squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve warm.
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