Description
Learn how to make deliciously crispy oven-roasted cauliflower with this easy recipe. Perfect as a side dish or healthy snack, this dish is full of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss Cauliflower: In a bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Roast Cauliflower: Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Optional Parmesan: If using Parmesan, sprinkle over cauliflower during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Enhance flavor with lemon juice or tahini.
- Can also be made in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
