Description
A simple and delicious side dish featuring roasted cauliflower with crispy edges and a savory Parmesan cheese topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then flip the florets.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the cauliflower.
- Return to the oven and roast for another 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Cut the florets into even sizes for uniform cooking.
- Check for doneness with a fork—cauliflower should be tender.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Parmesan roasted cauliflower, easy side dish, roasted vegetables