This is my favorite way to make roasted cauliflower and it's the best vegetable side dish to complete any meal! Boring raw cauliflower transforms in the oven into a golden, crispy, flavor-packed deliciousness. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice after roasting takes it to the next level.
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT30M
Total time: PT40M
Rating
5 stars (9 reviews)
Keywords
roasted cauliflower, roasted cauliflower with garlic
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower (chopped into florets (about 10 cups))
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 large cloves garlic (minced)
optional: 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (I used dairy free Violife)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
To a large rimmed baking sheet, add the cauliflower florets. Drizzle the olive oil over them and toss to coat the cauliflower in oil.
Sprinkle the paprika, salt and pepper onto the cauliflower and toss again to coat.
Spread the cauliflower into a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and tender. Remove from the oven briefly to sprinkle the garlic over the cauliflower (and parmesan, if using). Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes.
Remove from the oven and drizzle fresh lemon juice on top of the roasted cauliflower. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
Calories: 121 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 401 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Reviews
Brenda on 2025-08-19 (5 stars): Excellent!! Did not have to worry about leftovers. We had it with meatballs that were in a pepper jelly and the sauce was a really good dipping sauce for the cauliflower. Will definitely make this again
Joo on 2025-06-22 (5 stars): So simple yet so delicious. Thank you!
Eileen on 2025-06-15 (5 stars): Loved this! As did the family. Perfect with my our purple cauliflower from the farm,
Dale on 2025-05-22 (5 stars): Very tasty. Browned up nicely. I will definitely make again!
Lori on 2025-05-20 (5 stars): Followed the recipe and it was delicious. My husband said it goes into the rotation…that’s a win!
Laura on 2025-05-10 (5 stars): Wow- this is delicious! I did it in my air fryer. Will definitely make this again. Thank you!
Adriana Miranda on 2025-04-28 (5 stars): Delicious can't wait to try more recipes!!
Tammy Florek on 2025-04-27 (5 stars): Making this for the second time this week! Sooooooo good!!!!!! Tastes like takeout
Lisa on 2025-04-27 (5 stars): I added minced onion and it was delicious!
