Description
This oven roasted cauliflower recipe offers a delicious and easy way to enjoy cauliflower with a crispy, golden finish. The cauliflower florets are coated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, then roasted to perfection in the oven until tender and slightly crisp, making it a perfect healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower
- 1 medium cauliflower, sliced into small florets or 1/2″ thick steaks
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425˚F (220˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Slice the head of cauliflower into 1/2″ thick steaks or break into even, bite-sized florets to ensure uniform cooking.
- Coat Cauliflower: Place cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and melted butter, then toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning blend over the cauliflower and toss again to ensure even coverage.
- Arrange and Roast: Spread the seasoned cauliflower evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender and reaches your desired level of crispiness, turning once if desired.
Notes
- This is an incredibly flavorful and simple roasted cauliflower recipe that can quickly become your favorite healthy side dish.
- Using both olive oil and melted butter adds richness and helps the cauliflower brown nicely.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to your taste preferences.
- For extra crispiness, spread the cauliflower in a single layer without overcrowding the pan.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 223 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
