Description
A delightful baked cauliflower recipe that transforms this humble vegetable into a flavorful and crispy side dish, enhanced with garlic, paprika, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure a crisp finish.
- Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until each floret is evenly coated.
- Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer, allowing the heat to circulate and create that coveted crunch.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through to ensure all sides develop that delicious, crispy texture.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the roasted florets with grated Parmesan cheese, letting it melt beautifully in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and lemon zest, if desired.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast. Experiment with different seasonings to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: baked cauliflower, side dish, vegetarian, garlic, Parmesan, healthy