Description
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower brings a savory crunch to your dinner table that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this simple side dish turns humble cauliflower into a crowd-pleasing sensation you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 head cauliflower
Cheese and Seasonings:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a crisp 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even roasting.
- Chop your cauliflower head into uniform 1-inch florets, creating bite-sized pieces that will cook consistently.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the florets in a spacious mixing bowl, coating them generously.
- Mince 4 fresh garlic cloves into tiny fragments, releasing their aromatic essence throughout the cauliflower.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese across the florets, allowing the cheese to cling to each piece.
- Season with a pinch of salt and a dash of black pepper, distributing the seasonings evenly with gentle tossing.
- Transfer the seasoned florets onto a rimmed baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Roast in the heated oven for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure golden-brown edges and tender centers.
- Remove from the oven when the cauliflower develops a rich, caramelized exterior and feels fork-tender.
- Let the roasted cauliflower rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and intensify.
Notes
- Chop cauliflower into similar-sized pieces for even roasting, ensuring each floret gets perfectly crispy and golden.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese for a more intense flavor that melts beautifully over the roasted cauliflower.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier, especially with the cheese and oil.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, this recipe is already perfect without any modifications.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg