Description
This Garlic Butter Roasted Cauliflower recipe is a flavorful and easy side dish that pairs well with any main course. Roasting cauliflower florets with a garlic butter mixture creates a crispy and savory dish that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cauliflower: Add cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss until coated.
- Roast cauliflower: Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on the hot cauliflower and garnish with parsley.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and serve with optional lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- This recipe can also be made with broccoli.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
