Description
A delicious and healthy side dish, this Baked Cauliflower is roasted to perfection with garlic powder, paprika, and Parmesan cheese for a flavorful crunch! It’s the perfect guilt-free snack or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare the Cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Season the Cauliflower: In a separate bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange on the Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the baked cauliflower with fresh parsley and serve warm. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor!
Notes
- Feel free to add extra seasonings such as red pepper flakes or onion powder to suit your taste.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
- This recipe is also great for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: ~150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 6mg