Bourdain finally acknowledged that plants could be amped up and made more exciting.

Unfortunately for me, he heaped his eloquent disdain on vegetarians and vegans.

I spent years cooking and writing about vegetarian and vegan food.

Anthony Bourdain Headshot and roasted cauliflower

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I wasnt the only veg-head paying attention.

He teasesmaximum flavor from a vegetable, and its worth making.

Toss to coat and spread them out on the panmake sure there is plenty of room between the pieces.

cauliflower on a sheet pan

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It will be browned in spots and tender all the way through.

Bourdain adds more salt to this mixture, but I think theres already enough.

When the cauliflower is done, dump them in the bowl and toss to coat.

roasted cauliflower

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Serve on a platter, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.