Description
Discover the delicious magic of Crispy Roasted Cauliflower – golden, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for healthy, guilt-free cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Parmesan cheese, buffalo sauce, lemon zest, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of roasting, or toss with buffalo sauce after roasting.
- Garnish with lemon zest and fresh herbs before serving, if using.
Notes
- Ensure the cauliflower is dry before roasting for maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to allow even roasting.
- Experiment with different seasonings or sauces for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg