Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on cauliflower with this recipe for Crispy Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower. This dish features tender cauliflower florets coated in a savory blend of Parmesan cheese and spices, roasted to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
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Crispy Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower:
- 1 large head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cauliflower: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated. Add Parmesan and toss again.
- Roast the cauliflower: Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm as a side or snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the cauliflower for the last 2–3 minutes.
- This dish pairs well with lemon or dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
