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Balsamic and Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Makes 8 servings

Per serving:

2 vegetables

2 ¼ condiments

¾ fat serving

Ingredients

• 1 head(s) cauliflower, large, (8 cups 1-inch-thick slices), florets
• 2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
• 1 teaspoon marjoram, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper, black ground, freshly ground, to taste
• 2 tablespoon vinegar balsamic
• 1/2 cup(s) cheese, Parmesan, finely shredded

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
   2. Toss cauliflower, oil, marjoram, salt and pepper. Roast on a large rimmed baking sheet until starting to soften and brown on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Toss the cauliflower with vinegar and sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven and roast until the cheese is melted and any moisture has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Bean-Free Hummus

Serving Size ¼ cup

½ vegetable serving

2 fats

2 ¾ condiments

Prep time:  10 mins Total time:  10 mins

Serves: 1 cup

 

 

Ingredients

1 cup diced zucchini, peeled

⅓ cup raw tahini

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

2 teaspoons ground cumin

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients into a mini food chopper, and blend until smooth and creamy!

Adjust seasonings, to taste, and serve chilled.

While traditional recipes call for chickpeas to thicken it up, this version uses fresh zucchini to keep it properly combined with the raw tahini. Enjoy with your favorite on plan veggie.