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    Home » Field To Table » Oven Roasted Cauliflower

    Oven Roasted Cauliflower

    Posted on January 4, 2020 By Beth Neels

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    Oven Roasted Cauliflower is an easy vegetable side dish to make for the holidays, or just any weeknight! This cauliflower takes about 5 minutes to prepare, and the oven does the rest!

    Roasted cauliflower in white bowl.

    In less than 30 minutes you can have a healthy, flavorful vegetable that the whole family love! Even those self proclaimed vegetable haters will come back for more!

    Why this recipe works

    Finished cauliflower on baking tray.

    This is such a great way to prepare cauliflower for lots of reasons.

    1. The cauliflower becomes browned and caramelized around the edges, so it finishes with a nice nutty flavor.
    2. It is so easy and a great hands-off recipe to prepare when doing a feast, when you have lots of dishes to get done at the same time.
    3. It is very versatile. You can prepare this cauliflower with different spices that pair with lots of different ethnic themes. (See suggestions below.)

    How to make it

    How to cut cauliflower

    1. Cut leaves off cauliflower to expose core.
    2. Cut most of core out.
    3. Cut individual florets off of remaining core. Then, cut those into bite sized pieces.
    4. Spray baking tray with non stick cooking spray.
    5. Toss cauliflower with olive oil. Place on prepared baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, until cauliflower begins to soften.
    6. Remove tray from oven. Freshly grate parmesan cheese over cauliflower.

    Whole head of cauliflower. Leaves and core removed. Florets cut off of cauliflower. Sprayed baking sheet.

    What to do with cauliflower scraps?

    Don’t toss your cauliflower scraps, make this Easy Vegetable Stock from kitchen scraps!

    What spices can you use?

    For this version, I’ve made a simple Parmesan flavored Roasted Cauliflower but if you want a change try using these combinations;

    • Cumin and Chili Powder (will go great with a Mexican Feast!)
    • Curry Powder or Ras el Hanout (use melted coconut oil instead of olive oil. Use lime zest for garnish. Great for an Indian themed dinner!)
    • Basil, oregano and parsley. Add some lemon zest at the end to garnish. (Perfect for an Italian party!)
    • Herbes de Provence. Add some dried cranberries at the end for garnish. (Make this version with more rich French themed gatherings)

    Other delicious vegetable recipes

    • Cauliflower au Gratin
    • Parsnips
    • Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
    • Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Roasted Butternut Squash

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    Roasted cauliflower on baking sheet.

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    • microplane
    • baking sheet
    • mixing bowl

    Roasted cauliflower in white bowl.

    That’s how easy it is to make this Oven Roasted Cauliflower. Thanks for stopping by today!

    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

    Xoxo,

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    Oven Roasted Cauliflower

    Oven Roasted Cauliflower is an easy vegetable side dish to make for the holidays, or just any weeknight! This cauliflower takes about 5 minutes to prepare, and the oven does the rest!

    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 48kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $3

    Ingredients

    • 1 cauliflower small head
    • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
    • 1 Tbsp parmesan grated
    • 1/2 tsp sea salt
    • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper freshly grated

    Instructions

    • Cut cauliflower into bite sized pieces. (See post above for photos to help you with this task)
    • Place into large bowl. Toss with oil, salt and pepper.
    • Place cauliflower on greased rimmed baking sheet. Roast at 425°F for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until soft.
    • Grate Parmesan on cauliflower. Roast an additional 10 minutes, or so, until Parmesan is golden and cauliflower is nicely browned.
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    Notes

    See post above for tips on how to cut up the cauliflower.
    Make sure cauliflower is well coated with oil.
    You can use different spices to change the flavor profile of this recipe. Try some of the following;
    • Cumin and Chili Powder (will go great with a Mexican Feast!)
    • Curry Powder or Ras el Hanout (use melted coconut oil instead of olive oil. Use lime zest for garnish. Great for an Indian themed dinner!)
    • Basil, oregano and parsley. Add some lemon zest at the end to garnish. (Perfect for an Italian party!)
    • Herbes de Provence. Add some dried cranberries at the end for garnish. (Make this version with more rich French themed gatherings)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Tonje

      January 17, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love roasted cauliflower! This looks great, and what an easy side dish!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        January 17, 2020 at 4:40 pm

        Thank you Tonje! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    2. Nicole - The Granola Diaries

      January 17, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      These are awesome cauliflower tips, Binky!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        January 17, 2020 at 4:40 pm

        Thank you Nicole! Glad they are helpful!

        Reply
    3. Sapana

      January 17, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love roasted cauliflower! So delicious and easy to make.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        January 17, 2020 at 2:51 pm

        Me too! Thanks Sapana! Have a nice weekend!

        Reply
    4. Tristin Rieken

      January 17, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! And I love your tips to reduce food waste and use up the cauli scraps. Thanks for another fabulous recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        January 17, 2020 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks so much Tristin! I really appreciate that! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    5. Emily Liao

      January 17, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love oven roasted cauliflower! This is a great and easy recipe to make and definitely going on my weekly list.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        January 17, 2020 at 2:46 pm

        Thanks Emily! So glad you liked it!

        Reply

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