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    Cincy Shopper / Recipes / Side Dish

    Roasted Cauliflower

    February 27, 2020 by Jen Cincyshopper Leave a Comment

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    Roasted cauliflower is a super simple way to prepare the healthy vegetable to transform it into a delicious side dish with a nutty taste. This recipe will soon become a family favorite!

    Roasted cauliflower on a pan

    Is roasted cauliflower a healthy side dish?

    Most people underestimate the nutritional value of the simple cauliflower. Because of its light color and almost non-existent flavor, it’s often overlooked as a side dish. But cauliflower is naturally high in fiber and B-vitamins so it’s a healthy choice as a side dish.

    Besides its nutritional benefits, cauliflower is a really popular choice with restaurants and home cooks alike. One of the main reasons is because of its naturally bland flavor. The unique texture of the cauliflower allows it to absorb flavors better than many other vegetables, which makes it easy to incorporate into recipes.

    Cauliflower roasted with olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper.

    You may have noticed that the vegetable has appeared in forms such as ‘cauliflower rice’ and ‘cauliflower pizza crust’. Talk about versatile!

    Plus, trust me – roasting cauliflower is one of the best and most delicious ways to enjoy it.

    Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious side dish.

    How to wash cauliflower

    Like all fruits and vegetables, cauliflower needs a good washing before you prepare to eat it.

    Before washing, cut the head into florets, (see instructions for that below).

    1. Cut cauliflower into florets.
    2. Fill a sink or large tub with cold water.
    3. Place the cauliflower florets into the water and let them soak for several minutes.
    4. After soaking, place the florets into a colander and rinse again under a stream of cold water,
    5. Shake off any excess water and pat the florets dry before roasting.

    Cauliflower that is roasted with text on image

    How to make cauliflower florets

    Before you roast the cauliflower, you need to cut them into smaller pieces. The easiest way to do this is to cut off the natural florets. To do this:

    1. Remove all of the leaves from the base of the cauliflower and cut off any excess stem that is sticking out from the bottom.
    2. Cut the head of the cauliflower in half from top to bottom.
    3. Take each half of the cauliflower and cut that in half. You should now have four quarters of the cauliflower.
    4. Now you need to remove the core of each quarter piece. Do this by running your knife between the florets and the core. Once you have cut off the core, the florets should naturally fall apart.
    5. If some of the florets are still too large, you can cut them into more bite-size pieces with your knife or snap them apart with your fingers.

    ingredients for Roasted Cauliflower, including cauliflower, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper

    What ingredients do I need to make roasted cauliflower?

    Not only is this recipe easy to make, but the ingredients list is very short and you should have everything you need in your pantry already! All you need to start roasting your cauliflower is:

    • cauliflower
    • olive oil
    • garlic powder
    • kosher salt
    • black pepper
    • thyme

    How to make Roasted Cauliflower

    How to roast cauliflower

    Making this vegetable side dish is super simple. It’s the perfect side dish for a busy week night when you don’t have a lot of time or energy to make something more complicated.

    1. Drizzle olive oil over the cauliflower florets.

    How to make Roasted Cauliflower, step 2: Season the florets with thyme.

    2. Season the florets with thyme.

    How to make Roasted Cauliflower, step 3: Add the garlic powder to the cauliflower.

    3. Add the garlic powder to the cauliflower.

    How to make Roasted Cauliflower, step 4: Add the salt and pepper to the florets and toss everything together until well mixed.

    4. Add the salt and pepper to the florets and toss everything together until well mixed.

    How to make Roasted Cauliflower, step 5: Transfer the cauliflower to a baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer.

    5. Transfer the cauliflower to a baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer.

    Cauliflower florets brown and tender.

    6. Bake until the florets are brown and tender.

    Ready to roast some more vegetables?

    Don’t you think that roasted vegetables make the best side dishes? They are healthy, full of flavor and add a pop of color to your dinner. If you loved this Roasted Cauliflower recipe, then you definitely need to try my Garlic Roasted Green Beans and by Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots!

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    Roasted Cauliflower



    Roasted cauliflower is a super simple and fast recipe that turns this healthy vegetable into a side dish that is packed with flavor. This tasty recipe will soon become a family favorite!






    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword roasted cauliflower
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 163kcal
    Author Jen CIncyshopper

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 lb Cauliflower florets
    • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
    • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
    • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
    • 1 tsp Thyme

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450.
    • Place cauliflower in bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
    • Season with thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
    • Toss to coat.
    • Transfer to a baking sheet.
    • Bake about 20 minutes, until browned and tender.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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