Description
Enjoy this Crispy Oven-Roasted Cauliflower recipe that features perfectly seasoned cauliflower florets roasted to golden perfection. A delicious and healthy side dish or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Roast Cauliflower: Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Optional: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese in the last 5 minutes for added flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving. Enjoy warm as a side or snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat cauliflower dry before seasoning.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg