Cauliflower side dish

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into small florets
• 4 tablespoons  olive oil
• 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 4 mint leaves, torn up.

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Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 400F. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and a pinch of salt.
• Transfer the cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet and roast, rotating the baking sheet and stirring the cauliflower halfway through, until the edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool completely. In a medium pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Add the cauliflower and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until crispy and warmed through, about 4 minutes.
• In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the lemon juice, pepper flakes and mint.
• Season with salt and serve immediately.