cauliflower tapas

* 2 tsp. olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
* 1 ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
* 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
* 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
* 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
* ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
* coarse salt (optional)

Heat olive oil in a small skillet; add garlic and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Using a large saucepan, place cauliflower in a steamer rack over boiling water. Cover and cook until firm but tender. Place into a glass, medium-sized bowl. Add lemon juice and grated peel to cooled flavored oil and mix well. Pour over warm cauliflower; toss gently and cool, covered, to room temperature. Just before serving, toss with chopped cilantro. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired.

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IVORY1825.