Here’s a simple and tasty Roasted Cauliflower recipe—crispy on the edges, tender inside, and full of flavor 🥦✨
Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp garlic powder, paprika, or chili flakes
- Optional: grated Parmesan, lemon juice, or fresh herbs for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season cauliflower
- Toss florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings until evenly coated.
- Roast
- Spread florets in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
- Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and tender.
- Finish & serve
- Optional: sprinkle with Parmesan, drizzle lemon juice, or add fresh herbs.
- Serve hot as a side or salad topper.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Dry cauliflower well before tossing with oil.
- Smoky flavor: Add smoked paprika or roast with a few chili flakes.
- Cheesy: Sprinkle Parmesan during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Asian twist: Drizzle soy sauce and sesame seeds before serving.
If you want, I can also give you an air fryer version, a cheesy roasted cauliflower, or a sheet-pan meal with roasted cauliflower and chicken.
