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oven roasted cauliflower in a red bowl

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

This is a perfect side dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Just toss it all together and pop it in the oven for a flavorful, low carb side that pairs well with everything from poultry to beef and pork roasts.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword oven roasted cauliflower
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head rinsed, dried, and separated into florets
  • 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 - 3 cloves garlic peeled and finely minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ c. Parmesan cheese freshly grated, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450˚F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add cauliflower florets, olive oil, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes to a large bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Spread seasoned cauliflower on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes at 450˚F, stirring once to ensure cauliflower cooks evenly.
  4. Remove from oven and set the broiler to high. Evenly sprinkle cauliflower with ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and place under the broiler until golden brown (approximately 2 minutes).
  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.