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Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Parmesan Dip

Even people who say they don't like cauliflower will love this version! Oven roasted cauliflower is easy to prepare, and I've given detailed instructions on bake times and oven temperatures. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 head of washed and trimmed cauliflower broken into 1 to 2-inch florets
  • about 1 tablespoon coconut oil or your favorite oil
  • about 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or use turmeric, Old Bay, seasoning salt, grill seasoning, garlic powder, or your favorite spices or seasoning blend
  • salt and pepper optional and to taste
Dipping Sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese or mayo; use lite or vegan versions as desired
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or your favorite shredded cheese; use lite or vegan versions as desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or with foil; set aside.
  2. Place cauliflower florets on baking tray, arranged in a single flat layer, not quite touching, if possible.
  3. Evenly drizzle or massage with oil. I prefer to dip my fingers in the oil and run my fingers over the florets so they don’t become over-oiled nor have oil pooling on the baking tray.
  4. Evenly sprinkle with smoked paprika, and optionally sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Bake for about 2o to 25 minutes, or until cauliflower is done to taste, noting that the top side stays whiter while the base could be caramelizing/browning quite a bit, so make sure to check the undersides, too. I don’t bother flipping it midway through roasting, although you could.
  6. While cauliflower is baking, make the dip by stirring together the sour cream and cheese in a small bowl; set aside until serving.
  7. Remove cauliflower from oven and serve with the dip as soon as it’s cool enough to eat. Cauliflower is best warm and fresh although can be kept airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; eat chilled or gently reheat as desired. Extra dip will keep airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 330mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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