Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
163 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Description
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower combines fresh cauliflower florets with sweet onion slices, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper before roasting. The high oven heat softens the vegetables while creating subtle caramelization around the edges. Once roasted, the dish is topped with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, which melts slightly over the warm vegetables, adding a rich umami character. The balance of roasted sweetness from the onion and cauliflower with the salty depth of Parmesan makes this dish suitable as a simple, yet satisfying side.
This recipe requires minimal preparation and baking time and offers a straightforward way to enhance cauliflower’s flavor with few ingredients. Its texture ranges from tender to lightly crisp on the edges, making it enjoyable alongside roasted meats or grains. Serving it hot maximizes the contrast of the melty Parmesan against the roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cauliflower florets
- 1 medium sweet onion halved and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spread cauliflower and onion out in a single layer on a 4-sided baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 788mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 113mg | 126% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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