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Easy Roasted Cauliflower

This tasty, golden, tender-crisp roasted cauliflower recipe is the definition of a hassle-free side dish that goes with everything! A couple of pantry staples make it effortless.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked cauliflower, roasted cauliflower recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Fresh lemon juice and/or freshly grated parmesan cheese optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
  • Cut the cauliflower into florets and pat them dry with paper towel. Place them on a baking sheet (line it with foil for easy clean-up) and pour the olive oil over top. Toss with your hands, and then sprinkle on the salt & pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika, and toss again until nicely coated. Don't crowd the pan or it won't brown properly.
  • Roast, uncovered, for 25-28 minutes or until tender and golden with some delicious browned parts. Toss/flip the cauliflower pieces halfway through roasting so they don't burn on one side.
  • For next-level flavor, squeeze on some fresh lemon juice and/or sprinkle on some freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg