Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Bacon

Cauliflower lovers unite! I’m always looking for ways to dress up my favorite white vegetable.

Here’s a quickie, inspired by Southern Italian flavors. A little bacon (or pancetta), some roasted pine nuts, some garlic (of course), oregano, and red pepper flakes, and your cauliflower is ready for a debutante ball. Or a midweek meal. Enjoy!

Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cauliflower head, cut into florets (see How to Cut and Core Cauliflower)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 pound bacon or pancetta, cut into batons
• 4-5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1-2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Lemon juice to taste

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