{Recipe} Crispy Cauliflower Poppers

Counter to what my previous blog post might suggest, I really do enjoy eating healthy {most of the time}.  

I've always been that weird girl who opts to order a salad over anything else on the menu and I also tend to prefer most vegetarian dishes over meat dishes, although I'm not a full-blown vegetarian.  More than anything else though, when I eat healthier I feel much more alert and energized throughout the week, which is part of the reason why I made eating healthy one of my resolutions for this year.  

When I saw Marissa post a recipe for Crispy Cauliflower awhile back I knew immediately that I had to try it.  And... after finally putting my plan into action I'm proud to announce that I'm an official cauliflower convert - with the right spices and a little heat, this stuff is incredible!  Since trying it the first time, I've gone back to it over and over again and since it's both quick and easy, I think it's safe to say that I won't be getting tired of this recipe anytime soon!

Crispy Cauliflower Poppers 

You Will Need:

• 1 head of cauliflower {chopped into florets}
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp crushed chili or red pepper {optional}
• 1 tbsp crushed garlic 
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Mix all of the above ingredients in a bowl making sure that the cauliflower florets are evenly coated.  Spread contents into an oven-proof dish and then bake at 400 degrees (200 if using Celsius) for 30 minutes.  Make sure to stir occasionally to ensure that the florets don't burn!

Enjoy as a side dish or as a mid-day snack!

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