Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

Name: Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower (, cut into small pieces); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper (, to taste); 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dishes

This Roasted Garlic Cauliflower is loaded with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Fresh cauliflower is seasoned with garlic and a hint of Parmesan cheese, resulting in a crispy bite. Simple to make and perfect to serve for an easy side dish!

I’m a planner. Organized, not too spontaneous, and just a little bit of a control-freak. Just a little! I like to plan everything from what clothes I’m going to wear for the week (making sure my outfit is laid out the night before), what errands I want to run, what recipes I want to test, and what plans I’m going to make with family or friends.

I’ve always been like that and I don’t see myself changing anytime soon.

In addition to scheduling my weeks, I also like to plan out what meals the hubster and I will have. I research different recipes, look through cookbooks, and make a grocery list. If I can prep meals ahead of time, then I do that on the weekends. Makes my job easier during the week!

But one area that I have a hard time finding ideas for are new side dishes. The hubster and I try to eat healthy for the most part and usually end up eating the same types of side dishes. Asparagus, green beans, or some other quick veggie. And while I love those greens, I decided to cook up one of my other favorites, cauliflower!

This Roasted Garlic Cauliflower is loaded with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Fresh cauliflower is seasoned with garlic and a hint of Parmesan cheese, resulting in a crispy bite. Simple to make and perfect to serve for an easy side dish!

Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

This is a fun and creative way to jazz up this veggie! And even if you’re not a huge fan of cauliflower, I guarantee you’ll like this! The garlic, paired with a touch of Parmesan, creates a delicious flavor combination.

Here’s what you’ll need for this roasted cauliflower side dish:

Cauliflower
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese

How to Make Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

The prep time for this roasted cauliflower couldn’t be easier! Here’s how to cook cauliflower in the oven:

Cut up a head pf cauliflower into pieces and spread onto a baking sheet.
Drizzle some olive oil on top, followed by garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes and then top with some grated Parmesan.

One bite and you’ll be hooked! The easy garlic cauliflower and combination of spices creates a delicious side dish, perfect to fit any meal!

Can You Roast Frozen Cauliflower?

Technically yes, but I much prefer roasting fresh cauliflower. If roasting frozen cauliflower, don’t thaw it first; it can be roasted from frozen, but you may need to add a few minutes to the cook time.

Can I Prep This Cauliflower Side Dish in Advance?

For the best roasted cauliflower, I recommend serving this dish right away. However, you can cut the cauliflower into florets ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to roast them!

Tips for Making Garlic Roasted Cauliflower

Buy whatever size cauliflower you prefer. The roast time won’t be affected.
Feel free to use this recipe as a jumping off point for making cauliflower in the oven. Use any blend of spices you’d like!
Freshly grated Parmesan works best in this recipe.

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