Description
Cheesy, crispy, tender roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower – a flavorful, low-carb, satisfying, keto-friendly side dish everyone will crave!
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Base
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Cauliflower: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Meanwhile, wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, making sure they’re roughly the same size for even roasting.
- Season the Cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat each piece evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Roast the Cauliflower: Spread the seasoned cauliflower out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender.
- Add the Cheeses: Transfer the roasted cauliflower to an oven-safe baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the hot cauliflower.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheeses are bubbling, golden, and fully melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the dish for an additional 1–2 minutes after adding the cheese.
- You can add a pinch of red chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar or a blend of your favorite cheeses.
- This dish makes a great low-carb side or vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 31mg