Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce
Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce brings tender, caramelized florets together with a tangy, buttery pan sauce accented by Dijon and briny capers. The bright lemon notes balance the roasted depth for a lively, restaurant-style side that pairs well with chicken, fish, or grains. Serve it on weeknights or alongside a special-occasion dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Place the cauliflower on a cutting board and remove the inedible leaves. Trim the bottom of the stem, keeping the core intact. Cut the cauliflower in half, then slice 1-inch-thick steaks from each half. Arrange the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet; set aside any remaining cauliflower for later use. Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Broil in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Carefully flip with a spatula, then continue broiling for 6 minutes more.
- 4
Meanwhile, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and cornstarch in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the butter and capers; cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the sauce rest for 1 minute.
- 5
Divide the cauliflower steaks among serving plates, spoon the sauce over the tops, and garnish with parsley.
- Calories 259.06 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 7.55 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 17.35 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.92 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 5.56 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.52 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 1164.99 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 7.85 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 6.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.46 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 59.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 524.09 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 11.33 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 157.24 mg Good Source 175%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce is an Italian side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Capers, Cauliflower, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 259.06 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce?
- It is an Italian sauce recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Capers, Cauliflower, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 259.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce healthy?
- Broiled Cauliflower Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 259.06 calories and 7.55 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1164.99 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.56 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Mustard and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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