Today's Recipe From Dr. Weil: Roasted Cauliflower

Monday March 16, 2015 A delicious recipe to help you eat and feel healthy — direct to you from Dr. Weil's Optimum Health Plan. Roasted Cauliflower Roasting members of the brassica family brings out a hidden nutty sweetness that could change a few minds about these oft-maligned vegetables. Makes 4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each Ingredients 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head), sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste Lemon wedges (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 450°F. Place florets in a large bowl with oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread out on a baking sheet. Roast the vegetables, stirring once, until tender-crisp and browned in spots, 15 to 25 minutes. Serve hot or warm with lemon wedges, if desired. Nutrition Information Per serving: 113 calories 7 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono) 0 mg cholesterol 11 g carbohydrate 4 g protein 5 g fiber 351 mg sodium -Recipe provided by EatingWell.com Tomorrow's Recipe: Taco Salad Our taco salad is a wonderful alternative to those at fast food restaurants. Even though the carbohydrate content of this salad seems high, it has a very low glycemic index and the beans are a rich source of folic acid and contribute to the high fiber content.