Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Prep: 12 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 42 mins

Servings: 4 servings

87 ratings

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
209	Calories
17g	Fat
10g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	209
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 827mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Protein 7g
Calcium 155mg	12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Roasting is one of the best ways to cook fresh cauliflower, and this Parmesan-roasted cauliflower recipe is delightfully simple. It's an easy and healthy side dish. Your whole family will enjoy crispy cauliflower with a sweet, nutty flavor that's enhanced by the Parmesan and a perfect pairing for garlic. Best of all, it cooks in just 30 minutes with very little prep required.

Compared to other cheesy cauliflower recipes, this one whips up quickly. The dry heat tenderizes the veggie, so there's no need to precook the florets by boiling or steaming. That also prevents it from getting mushy. Instead, the cauliflower is tossed with a savory mixture of garlic and Parmesan cheese, then tossed in the oven and roasted to perfection.

Serve this easy cauliflower as a side dish with an everyday meal or a holiday dinner.

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1 small to medium head of cauliflower (cut into bite-size florets; about 6 cups)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Gather the ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 F/220 C/Gas 7.
Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil.
In a large bowl or food storage bag, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Alternatively, toss all the ingredients directly on the baking pan.
Spread the cauliflower out in an even layer on the pan.
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and lightly browned.
Transfer the cauliflower to a serving bowl with all the brown bits in the pan. Enjoy.

Tip

Choose a large baking sheet that allows the cauliflower to be spread out in a single layer. Overcrowding can lead to mushy cauliflower.

Is This a Healthy Cheese Cauliflower Dish?

Cauliflower is touted as one of the healthiest vegetables because it's a good source of many vitamins and minerals. Pair that with its versatility, and it's no wonder cauliflower is being used as a stand-in for everything from mashed potatoes to chicken. Cheese is one of the best pairings for cauliflower, and the duo is used often in recipes. Many cheesy cauliflower recipes use cheddar and nutritionally it is comparable to Parmesan. However, it's the quantity that counts. Where cheddar recipes tend to get really cheesy with 1 1/2 cups or more, Parmesan is often just 1/2 cup. Additionally, this roasted recipe skips the milk and butter commonly found in baked cauliflower recipes, so it is a healthier option.

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