Description
Parmesan roasted cauliflower brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table, turning a humble veggie into a golden, crispy side dish that makes vegetables taste like a treat. Seasoned with garlic, herbs, and a generous sprinkle of cheese, this recipe guarantees even picky eaters will ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 lemon zest
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the entire cauliflower head into uniform, bite-sized florets no larger than 2 inches. Thoroughly pat each piece dry with clean paper towels.
- Transfer the florets into a spacious mixing bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the cauliflower. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and dried Italian seasoning.
- Season the florets with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss everything together until each piece is completely coated with seasonings.
- Scatter ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese across the seasoned florets. Gently mix so the cheese clings to every surface of the cauliflower.
- Arrange the cheese-coated florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they sit in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Roast the cauliflower in the 400°F oven for 25-30 minutes. Flip the pieces halfway through cooking to ensure even golden browning.
- Remove from the oven when edges are crispy and golden. Zest one lemon across the hot cauliflower for a bright, fresh finish.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Transfer to a serving dish while still warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Pat the cauliflower completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor, as pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that can affect texture.
- Spread cauliflower florets in a single layer without overcrowding to help them brown evenly and get that delicious crispy exterior.
- For a low-carb or keto version, this recipe is already perfect and requires no additional modifications.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg