Best 6 Basic Roasted Cauliflower Recipes

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Roasting cauliflower is an easy and delicious way to prepare this versatile vegetable. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish or a hearty main course, roasted cauliflower can be customized to fit your taste and dietary preferences. From simple preparations with salt and pepper to more complex recipes that incorporate herbs, spices, and sauces, there's a roasted cauliflower recipe out there for everyone.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BASIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Like its close cousins broccoli and kale, cauilflower boasts plenty of antioxidant and heart-healthy properties. Try this basic recipe, which brings out its natural sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 head cauliflower, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange cauliflower slices on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 320 g

EASY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Even my kids will eat cauliflower when I make it like this. Roasting cauliflower in the oven makes it crunchy and the mixture of salt, brown sugar, and curry powder adds a slightly sweet flavor.

Provided by tpuell

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon mild curry powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Combine cauliflower and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl. Mix brown sugar, salt, and curry powder in a small bowl. Taste and adjust until mixture is sweet and salty. Sprinkle over cauliflower and mix well. Spread cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn cauliflower and roast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 625.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Cauliflower is an excellent blank canvas. You can steam or blanch it to keep its essential flavors intact, but by roasting or sautéing it, you can bring out its sweetness. Cauliflower will absorb the oil and seasoning, soaking up flavors much the way eggplant does. But it remains firmer. Roasted cauliflower can be served warm or at room temperature. It can be part of an antipasto of roasted vegetables. Or an accompaniment to a roast chicken or lamb. And though they aren't obvious choices, scallops and lobster, both naturally sweet themselves, are delicious with roasted cauliflower.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound cauliflower, about 1 medium-large head, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Extra virgin olive oil, to coat
Sea salt
Coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Pour on enough olive oil to coat (a few tablespoons). Season generously with salt and pepper and toss gently until evenly coated.
  • Lay cauliflower pieces out on a baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining oil from the bowl on top. Bake, turning once, until caramelized on edges and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, as a side dish. You can also sprinkle it with a very good aged vinegar. Or, cut florets into smaller pieces and add to salads.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 268 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Roasting is a simple way to prepare cauliflower. Seasoned with a wonderful blend of herbs, this side is easy enough for weeknight dinners. It's one of the best baked cauliflower recipes I've found. -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° until tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cauliflower florets, olive oil, italian breadcrumb, garlic powder, salt, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 cups cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup italian breadcrumb
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚F).
  • In a bowl or ziploc bag, add the cauliflower florets and olive oil and stir until fully combined.
  • Add the garlic powder, salt, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. Stir until fully coated.
  • Spread the cauliflower on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the cauliflower and bake for an additional 10.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 6 grams

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cauliflower, tahini, olive oil, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, pita, tzatziki sauce, fresh cilantro

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower
½ cup tahini
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt
3 cloves garlic, sliced
pita, to serve
tzatziki sauce, to serve
fresh cilantro, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prep cauliflower by removing leaves and stem with a knife, then place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, olive oil, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic.
  • Pour tahini mixture over cauliflower, using your hands to make sure entire head is covered.
  • Bake cauliflower for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Make a tent with aluminum foil and cover halfway through.
  • Cut cauliflower into pieces and then separate florets.
  • Serve on warm pita with tzatziki sauce and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips for Roasting Cauliflower:

  • Choose a cauliflower head that is firm and white, with no brown spots.
  • Cut the cauliflower into florets of uniform size so that they cook evenly.
  • Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting.
  • Spread the cauliflower florets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the cauliflower will steam instead of roast.
  • Roast the cauliflower at a high temperature (425 degrees F) for 20-25 minutes, or until the florets are tender and browned.
  • Serve the roasted cauliflower immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Roasted cauliflower is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or main course. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and it is also low in calories and carbohydrates.

With its simple preparation and endless possibilities for flavor variations, roasted cauliflower is a dish that everyone should have in their repertoire.

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