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One of our favorite vegetable side dishes is roasted vegetables – it’s SO good! We usually have broccoli, but since cauliflower is so similar, we thought we’d try roasting cauliflower.
We pretty much adapted our broccoli recipe for cauliflower, and we were SO happy with how it turned out. The crispy crunch and the golden brown color that they get from the oven are so good. Not only is it delicious, but it’s healthy too!
Cauliflower is very high in fiber which is great for overall gut health. It’s also very low in calories – one serving of cauliflower is only 25 calories. Now that’s a win-win, AND it’s something our kids will eat! 😉
Why we think you’ll love it:
- A healthy side. High in fiber and low in calories, cauliflower makes a great side dish!
- Preps in 5 minutes. And it bakes in only 20 for a quick accompaniment to any meal.
- Packed with flavor. It’s covered in garlic and a sprinkling of parmesan to make it extra tasty.
Roasted Cauliflower Ingredients and Substitutions
- ¼ cup olive oil – extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic – 1-2 cloves garlic, see How to Mince Garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice – fresh or bottled lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper – or sea salt, lemon pepper, or add heat with paprika, cayenne pepper, or red chili flakes
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into medium florets
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
How to Make Roasted Cauliflower
- PREP. Wash and dry 1 whole head of cauliflower. Cut it into medium florets (bite-sized pieces). Set them aside while you preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, or spray with a little bit of cooking spray.
- OIL MIXTURE. Combine olive oil and minced garlic in a small bowl and put it into the microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk in lemon juice. Add garlic salt with parsley flakes, pepper, and mix.
- BAKE. Drizzle the cauliflower florets with the seasoned oil mixture and toss to evenly coat. Spread the cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before putting it into the oven.
- Bake the cauliflower for 18-22 minutes. Toss the cauliflower once during baking time. Take out of the oven and ENJOY warm!
Air Fryer Cauliflower
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the seasoned cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 5-6 minutes, shake, and fry for another 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Roasted Cauliflower
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into medium florets
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or grease baking sheet.
- Combine olive oil and garlic in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds
- Whisk in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cauliflower with oil mixture and spread onto baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes tossing cauliflower once during baking time. ENJOY warm!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or broil in the oven to get a bit of a crunch.
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This recipe was originally published January 2020.
I never bought cauliflower until this recipe came along. Now I make it almost weekly.
Such an easy quick recipe thats so good for you with Little calories.
We love roasting our veggies too. This cauliflower was delicious. What a perfect way to get kids eating it.
This has become one of my favorite snacks!! We made some for New Year’s & I ate so much!! Roasting it gives it a nice little crisp & I love the parmesan!
This is seriously our favorite side dish! My kids love them and they are always a hit wherever we go! Thanks for sharing!
I need to try this way of eating cauliflower! Never been a big fan, but excited to try different ways!