Description
Craving a delicious, healthy snack? This crispy baked cauliflower recipe is your answer! With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can transform this humble vegetable into a golden-brown delight that’s irresistible. Seasoned with garlic powder and paprika, these roasted florets pack a flavorful punch. Perfect for gatherings, as a side dish, or enjoyed solo, this oven-baked treat offers a guilt-free way to indulge in veggies. Plus, it’s adaptable—add cheese for extra flavor or toss it into salads for an added crunch. Give it a try and watch even non-vegetable lovers come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower (bite-sized florets)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the cauliflower in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- If using Parmesan, sprinkle during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (107g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg