Description
Transform humble cauliflower into a crunchy, flavor-packed delight with this easy recipe. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or main event, it’s a healthy way to enjoy veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower head, and cut it into bite-sized florets.
- In a large bowl, toss the florets with olive oil until well coated. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the cauliflower in the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Once the cauliflower is crispy and golden brown, remove it from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different spices or herbs. For a vegan option, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.