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Lemon Roasted Cauliflower with Charred Green Beans recipe
Golden cauliflower and crisp green beans are roasted with a bright lemon finish for a fresh, lightly caramelised vegetarian dinner. It is simple, colourful, and full of clean vegetable flavour.
25 min · Easy · Mediterranean Jump to method
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cauliflower
- 200g Green beans
- 1 Lemons
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 213 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.2 g |
| Fat | 13.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g |
| Fibre | 8.5 g |
| Sugar | 7.7 g |
| Sodium | 1180 mg |
Why this works
A vegetable-based side dish that is fibre-rich and relatively low in calories, but the added salt makes the sodium content quite high.
High in fibre. Cauliflower and green beans provide a good amount of dietary fibre, supporting satiety and digestive health.
Vitamin C and antioxidants. Cauliflower and lemon contribute vitamin C, while green beans provide additional antioxidant plant compounds.
Sodium concern. 1 tsp of salt across 2 servings makes this dish relatively high in sodium, which may be a consideration for blood pressure.
Method
- Heat the oven to 220°C (Fan 200°C, 428°F, Gas Mark 7). Cut the cauliflower into florets and trim the green beans.
- Toss the cauliflower and green beans with olive oil, salt and black pepper if using, then spread on a baking tray.
- Roast for 18-20 minutes, turning once, until the cauliflower is browned at the edges and the beans are tender.
- Grate over a little lemon zest and squeeze over the lemon juice just before serving.
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