Crispy Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Enjoy this delicious Crispy Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe that makes for a perfect side dish or snack. The cauliflower is coated in flavorful seasonings and Parmesan cheese, then roasted to crispy perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
Seasonings:
- 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
Finishing Touches:
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Roast cauliflower: Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and continue roasting for 10–15 more minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the cauliflower for 2–3 minutes at the end of roasting.
- This recipe also works well with frozen cauliflower; just adjust the roasting time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
