ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC & PARMIGIANO CHEESE

Cauliflower is one of the superfoods and is often an overlooked vegetable in our diets. It is rich in vitamins and minerals. It's an excellent source of vitamin K which is critical in keeping your bones strong and your arteries clear. Cauliflower is also an anti-imflammatory and known as one of the healthy Cruciferous vegetables. Another important thing . . . roasted cauliflower is delicious!

1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and broken into florets

2 T extra-light olive oil or grape seed oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

Zest and juice of ½ lemon

½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1 T chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Place cauliflower florets into a large bowl.

Mix in the oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the grated cheese.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Pour into a casserole dish.

Place in oven and roast for 40 minutes.

Stir after 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.

Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Serves 4