Description
Crispy parmesan roasted cauliflower delivers golden-brown florets packed with savory flavor and irresistible texture. Herb-kissed edges and cheese-crusted surfaces promise a delightful side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 425°F, creating the optimal temperature for transforming cauliflower into a crispy, golden delicacy.
- Carefully coat cauliflower florets with melted butter, ensuring complete and uniform coverage using gentle tossing motions or a silicone brush for precision.
- Create a flavor-enhancing mixture by combining Parmesan cheese, paprika, and black pepper in a separate container, then thoroughly distribute over the buttered cauliflower.
- Arrange seasoned florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, strategically spacing them to allow proper heat circulation and prevent steaming.
- Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring until edges transform into a rich golden-brown color and surfaces develop a crisp texture.
- Transfer immediately to serving dish, presenting the roasted cauliflower while maintaining peak crunchiness and temperature for maximum culinary enjoyment.
Notes
- Always choose fresh cauliflower with tight, compact florets to ensure maximum crispiness and even roasting.
- Patting the cauliflower dry before tossing with butter helps create a crunchier exterior by removing excess moisture.
- For a dairy-free version, swap Parmesan with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese alternative to maintain the cheesy flavor profile.
- Cut florets into similar sizes to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 195 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg