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 mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked cauliflower, roasted cauliflower recipe
Servings: 4
- 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
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.
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