5.0 from 15 votes
Garlic Roasted Cauliflower with Toasted Asiago Bread Crumbs
Cauliflower, tossed with a little olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper then roasted in the oven transforms this powerful cruciferous vegetable into a nutty, delicious side dish, especially when topped with toasted bread crumbs.
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 130 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1 1/2 lb head of cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 heaping cups)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 - 6 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic (crushed)
- salt and fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
- 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp shredded Asiago cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or fresh herb of your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place the cauliflower and garlic on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake until tender and browned, about 22 - 25 minutes, tossing every 6-8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
- Add the oil, then the onion and sauté about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté until the onions become golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low, add breadcrumbs; sauté until the breadcrumbs are light golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, careful not to burn.
- Turn off heat and stir in the thyme. When cool, add asiago cheese.
- When the cauliflower is ready, remove from oven and top with the toasted bread crumbs.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11.5g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7.5g
(12%)
Sodium
191mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7.5g | 12% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.