Oven Roasted Cauliflower
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Oven Roasted Cauliflower
Description
This recipe starts by coating cauliflower florets in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper, ensuring even seasoning. They’re then roasted in a hot oven while being turned occasionally to brown evenly.
The roasting process creates crisp edges while maintaining a tender inside, with the finishing touch of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano adding a savory depth and slight nuttiness. Lemon zest and additional seasoning after roasting brighten and complete the flavor profile.
This dish suits as a flavorful side, bringing texture and zest to simple meals. The steps encourage attention to cooking time and turning florets for balanced roasting.
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 cups cauliflower about 1 large cut small, uncooked florets
- 3 garlic chopped, cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- lemon juice of 1/4 lemon
- 2 tbsp parmigiano reggiano (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Combine cauliflower, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper well so all the florets are coated and seasoned.
- Place in a large shallow roasting pan and place in the center of the oven.
- Roast for about 25-35 minutes, turning florets occasionally so they are evenly cooked.
- Remove from oven and top with cheese and some lemon zest and additional salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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