Description
This oven-roasted cauliflower recipe delivers perfectly tender and crispy florets seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper. Coated in olive oil and melted butter, the cauliflower roasts to golden perfection, making a flavorful and healthy side dish suitable for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower
- 1 medium cauliflower, sliced into small florets or ½ inch thick steaks
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425ËšF (220ËšC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even roasting.
- Slice Cauliflower: Cut the head of cauliflower into ½ inch thick steaks or separate into even, bite-sized florets for consistent cooking.
- Toss with Oil and Butter: Place the cauliflower pieces in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and melted butter, then toss well to evenly coat every piece.
- Season the Cauliflower: In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning evenly over the cauliflower and toss gently to distribute flavors thoroughly.
- Roast in Oven: Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower achieves your desired level of crispiness and golden edges.
Notes
- This is a simple yet delicious oven-roasted cauliflower recipe that makes a perfect side dish for a variety of meals.
- The combination of olive oil and butter adds richness while ensuring a crispy texture.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more garlic or paprika for extra flavor.
- To make cauliflower steaks, slice the whole cauliflower carefully into thick cuts before roasting.
- For extra crispiness, do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 223 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
