Parmesan Garlic Roasted Cauliflower: A Delicious Side!
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Cauliflower is a flavorful and healthy side dish that combines the nutty taste of roasted cauliflower with the rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs if using.
- Spread the cauliflower mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the seasoning.
- Make sure to cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets for uniform cooking.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg