1teaspoonfresh oregano leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried oregano)
1pinchred pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F with the rack placed in the lower third.
Cut the cauliflower into florets, and place in a large rimmed baking sheet. Toss the cauliflower with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil (your hands are really the best tools for this) and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper, if desired. Roast until slightly browned and tender, turning gently with a spatula once if you remember, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Make the chimichurri sauce while the cauliflower is roasting. In a mini food processor puree the olive oil, parsley, garlic, onions, vinegar, salt and pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Serve the chimichurri on the side and let whomever is interested drizzle some on their cauliflower.
Notes
You can also add a handful or two of cilantro leaves to the chimichurri sauce, in addition to, or in place of, the parsley. Sometimes citrus juice is used in place of the vinegar in chimichurri sauces….chimichurri is one of the national sauces of Argentina, and as with all national dishes, there are a lot of ways to make them, and pretty much all of them are “right”….depending on who you ask.