Description
This Oven Roasted Cauliflower recipe offers a simple yet flavorful side dish featuring tender cauliflower florets and steaks seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and pepper, then roasted to crispy perfection with olive oil and melted butter.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower
- 1 medium cauliflower (sliced into small florets or 1/2″ thick steaks)
Seasoning & Oil
- 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 and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Slice the head of cauliflower into 1/2″ thick steaks or break into even, bite-sized florets ensuring uniform cooking.
- Toss with Fats: Place the cauliflower pieces in the center of the baking sheet and drizzle evenly with olive oil and melted butter, then toss to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Season Cauliflower: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning blend over the cauliflower and toss again to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Roast: Spread the seasoned cauliflower evenly across the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and has achieved the desired crispy edges.
Notes
- This is the most delicious oven-roasted cauliflower recipe that will become your go-to side dish.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- You can adjust seasoning quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure even-sized cauliflower pieces for uniform cooking and crispiness.
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
