This easy Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower is a perfect low-carb side dish for any occasion. It’s well-seasoned with garlic, black pepper, paprika, and Parmesan. I’m sure this will become one of your favourite cauliflower recipes to make.
Cauliflower is a great veggie to have as a side dish if you’re on a low-carb diet. It has a very similar texture to potatoes but without all the carbs that our bodies don’t like. It’s also full of vitamin C.
You may think that cauliflower is very plain on its own. But it’s super versatile, which means you can prepare and season it the way you enjoy! I really love roasted cauliflower and cauliflower rice in a salad.
Baked cauliflower goes well with Parmesan cheese and pretty much all spices you want to use such as curry, cumin, coriander, and of course, paprika. Also, cauliflower goes along with any type of meat.
This is also the perfect side dish for the holidays. This one’s definitely on my holiday dinner menu also with my Parmesan Lemon Asparagus Skillet, Roasted Parmesan Green Beans, to go with my turkey or Creamy Parmesan Chicken Skillet and Spicy Chicken with Cauliflower Rice. I love a variety so everyone on different diets can enjoy their meal fully!
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Roasted Cauliflower Recipe:
One of the best ways to make cauliflower is to roast it. Then, you have the chance to use garlic, olive oil, paprika, and Parmesan, which brings this “not very flavourful” vegetable to a whole other level.
However, when you roast cauliflower, you need to spread the florets out into a single layer on the roasting pan. Otherwise, they’ll probably become soggy, and that is the last thing you want to happen to your roasted cauliflower.
Also, you can’t roast it more than 30 minutes. This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower will probably be ready in 25 minutes or when the top is lightly brown. You’ll know if your cauliflower is cooked using a fork to test for doneness. It should easily pierce the cauliflower.
This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe is so good that even the picky eaters will ask for more. Believe me! And before serving this roasted cauliflower recipe, don’t forget to sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top because you know cheese always adds so much more flavor to any dish. Hope you enjoy it!
More Roasted Cauliflower Recipe to Try:
- Creamy Whole30 Mashed Cauliflower: It’s made with ghee and homemade mayo. So good! It’s also low-carb, paleo, and gluten-free.
- Spicy Roasted Cauliflower: An easy, quick, and delicious side dish that only requires a few spices.
More Cauliflower Recipes to Try:
- Cauliflower “Rice” Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
- Perfect Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
- Roasted Butternut Squash Cauliflower Salad
- Easy One-Pot Cauliflower Curry Recipe
- Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Cauliflower Salad
- Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad
- Cauliflower Potato Salad Recipe
- Low-Carb Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Cauliflower
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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a large bowl, add cauliflower florets, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika. Mix everything well to combine.
- Transfer everything to the prepared baking sheet. The florets should be in a single layer.
- Bake the cauliflower for 15 minutes.
- Turn the florets to the other side, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, and bake 15 more minutes.
- Serve in a casserole and garnish with parsley.
Tips
- When buying a head of cauliflower, make sure the head is firm, tight, and does not have yellow patches.
- If you want to save time, you can buy pre-cut florets.
- Make sure the florets are fully dry or they will not roast but steam instead.
- To store: Store leftover roasted cauliflower in an airtight container for up to 4 days once they’ve cooled to room temperature.
- To reheat: Reheat leftover cauliflower in the oven, so they stay crispy.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Linda L Taylor says
Quick and easy and so good. Be sure to reserve the parmesan cheese to sprinkle half way through the roast. Will try this recipe with broccoli next. Have already made it twice and will make again!
Olivia says
Awesome! I think it would be delicious with broccoli too 😉
Lora says
Just made this. Took Bianca’s advice & added nutritional yeast too. Sorry nice we love garlic I used garlic powder in addition to the fresh garlic. Also substituted Bragg liquid aminos for the salt as I often do. It was absolutely delish. Thank you for the recipe ❤️
Olivia says
Love hearing that. It sounds super delicious 😉
Lora says
Since we NOT sorry nice. 🙄
Hannah says
WOW! Delish. I didn’t have paprika so I used an Italian seasonings blend. Super easy and quick.
Olivia says
Mm… Italian seasonings work great too 😉
Gloria says
This was my 1st attempt at roasting cauliflower and it turned out wonderfully! I added crushed rosemary and extra garlic. I also shortened the cooking time as we like our veggies on the crunchier side. I tossed with brown rice and white beans. The only thing I will do differently next time is to add the parm closer to the end of cooking time. Other than that, it’s a definite keeper!
Olivia says
So awesome to hear that. And this recipe really goes well with rice and white beans. Yummy!
kristine barnard says
I love this web site, you have the best receipes. I tried the cauliflower bud some of the cauliflower had to cook an extra 15 minutes because they were so big. It was delicious.
Olivia says
Thank so much, that’s kind of you to say that. You just made my day 😉
Tommie Jones says
I’ve been keeping my eye out for luscious recipes using Cauliflower in place of carbs. I am diabetic and have to limit carbs. Not to mention losing weight is a major goal as well.
My sister made this one last nighthing and it was and hit. We all loved it. The only thing she did different was drizzle a couple of tbls of melted real butter over the top as it was a little dry! It will be in your regular meal side rotation.
Thanks for the recipe!
Olivia says
Awesome!
victor says
That cauliflower looks terrific! I made a similar dish yesterday and my family loved it a lot. Looking forward to trying your version.
Olivia says
Awesome 😉
Frida says
This was a hit! Everyone loved it!! Thanks for sharing <3
I did steam the cauliflower before mixing it with the other ingredients. It cut the oven time a little and gave me a less crunchy veggie. My girls love cauliflower, but do not like it raw or too hard. Steaming it also didn't require me to open the oven mid way to turn the florets over.
Olivia says
Awesome. Happy to know you and your family enjoyed this recipe. I like the way you cooked the cauliflower 😉
Tina Lilly says
So good! Made this with meatballs and side of sauce. I will surely make it again! Thank you.
Olivia says
Mm… Sounds delicious!