Simple Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Lemon Dip

Cauliflower is a surprisingly versatile vegetable, easily standing in as a lower calorie option for rice, mashes potatoes, crusts, and much more. In this dish, we let the cauliflower shine! Roasting the cauliflower florets with a garlic seasoning creates a simple, but delicious, vehicle for a creamy sauce.

Ingredients

Bites:

• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• salt & black pepper to taste

Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise (you can substitute plain Greek yogurt too)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
• salt & black pepper to taste

Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.

Toss cauliflower florets in olive oil and garlic and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degree oven for about 15 minutes. Stir and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and tender.

Serve immediately with dipping sauce for a health snack.

If you are a bariatric surgery patient, please consider the portion that is most appropriate for you. Patients who have made it through their initial diet phases post-op and have been cleared for a full diet should be able to enjoy this recipe. Should you have diet questions, we welcome you to reach out to your care team!

*This recipe was adapted from Evelyn at HealthySubstitute.com