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“Cheesy” Vegan Roasted Cauliflower
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“Cheesy” Vegan Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower florets coated with olive oil, nutritional yeast, and spices like paprika and cayenne yield a savory vegan side dish with cheesy, smoky notes. The roasting develops crisp golden edges while keeping the centers tender. This flavorful preparation enhances simple cauliflower with a cheesy umami twist using nutritional yeast.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower chopped into florets, head
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 415 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the raw cauliflower to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with nutritional yeast, sea salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Use your hands to toss and mix everything together until the cauliflower florets are well-coated.
  3. Spread the cauliflower over the prepared baking sheet and roast on the center rack for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring half-way through, or until cauliflower is golden-brown and tender.
  4. Remove from the oven and taste cauliflower for flavor. Sprinkle with sea salt and additional nutritional yeast if desired. Serve with chopped pistachios, pine nuts, walnuts, or pecans alongside your favorite entree.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.