Description
Enjoy a flavorful and easy-to-make baked cauliflower recipe that makes a perfect side dish or addition to salads and grain bowls. With a golden brown, tender texture and a hint of savory Parmesan, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley or lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare Cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Bake Cauliflower: Spread seasoned cauliflower on the baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and tender.
- Add Parmesan (Optional): Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over cauliflower during the last 5 minutes of baking for extra flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with parsley or lemon, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be served as a side or added to salads and grain bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
