Description
Enjoy a delicious and healthy side dish with this recipe for Crispy Roasted Cauliflower. This easy-to-make dish features tender cauliflower florets seasoned with a blend of spices and roasted to perfection. Whether served as a side or a snack, this crispy cauliflower is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
Seasoning:
- 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
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the cauliflower: Spread the seasoned florets out on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Optional: If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the cauliflower during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the cauliflower for 2–3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- This dish can be served as a side or tossed with sauce for a flavorful snack.
- 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: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
