Description
Elevate your meal with this Oven Roasted Cauliflower Recipe, a quick and flavorful side dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of cauliflower. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create perfectly crispy florets that pair beautifully with any main course. Seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, each bite is a delightful experience. Whether served at family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead, this versatile dish is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower (cut into small florets or 1/2" thick steaks)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the cauliflower into uniform pieces—either small florets or thick steaks.
- Place cauliflower on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and melted butter; toss to coat evenly.
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle over the cauliflower and toss again.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg