Virtual Sefer Lori's Cauliflower Popcorn

Cauliflower Popcorn
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Trim one head of cauliflower into florets about the size of golf balls. Don't worry if some are smaller -- they'll delight the "darker the better" eaters. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray (lined with foil first for easy cleanup, if desired). Dump the florets on the cookie sheet. Drizzle with 1/4 c. olive oil. Sprinkle fairly generously with salt (about 1 t.) and lightly with pepper. Toss with your hands to coat well. Spread out into a single layer. Bake in the middle of the oven for 1 hour, turning the cauliflower 3-4 times during the baking. You want to get a nice even golden brown color all over it. The darker golden you go, the more the sugars in the cauliflower have caramelized and the sweeter and yummier it tastes -- just don't burn it. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, if desired. You may enjoy this a little saltier than your average steamed veggie. Watch out -- you may just convert a cauliflowerphobic with this one!

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