Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

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This easy cauliflower recipe is perfectly flavored with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Your family will enjoy this tender, oven-roasted cauliflower with any meal. My 11-year-old son loves this! Add more spices and herbs to suit your taste.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Tender, garlicky cauliflower roasted to golden brown perfection is the side dish that always saves the day. This easy cauliflower recipe uses just six ingredients to create a crispy, cheesy bite that gets even better with a dose of fresh herbs. Get the inside scoop on this incredibly easy roasted cauliflower recipe, including tips from home cooks just like you.

How to Make Easy Roasted Cauliflower

This quick and delicious cauliflower dish has garnered thousands of 5-star ratings from reviewers. You'll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here's what you can expect when you make this top-rated recipe:

Begin by greasing a 9x13 casserole dish. Next, add olive oil, garlic, and cauliflower to a large resealable bag and shake to thoroughly coat the florets. Pour into the prepared dish, season to taste, and roast at 450 degrees F for 25 minutes.

How to Make Cauliflower Extra Crispy

Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle cheese and parsley on the cauliflower before returning it to the oven and broiling until a golden-brown color is achieved.

What to Serve with Easy Roasted Cauliflower

Deliciously savory roasted cauliflower makes a great partner to a range of main dishes. Try pairing it with grilled sea bass, beer-braised pork chops, or Indian chicken curry.

How to Store Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower stored in a shallow, airtight container or heavy-duty aluminum foil will last up to three days in the refrigerator.

How to Freeze Roasted Cauliflower

Place leftover cauliflower in a freezer bag or lidded dish to properly freeze. Thaw gently in the microwave before reheating on the stovetop or in the oven.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"We loved this!" raves Crystal. "We also threw in a few pieces of eggplant with it and it was fantastic!"

"I've made this at least six times," shares SamArt. "It's important to stir the cauliflower halfway through the baking process — it'll reduce burned (overly caramelized) spots. I used powdered garlic over fresh garlic because it mixes more evenly in the olive oil. A GREAT flavorful dish!"

"This is how I will be making cauliflower from now on," says Nancy F. "Special enough for a side dish for company."

Editorial contributions by Rai Mincey

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

  3. Combine olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. Add cauliflower, seal the bag, and toss until cauliflower is coated. Pour into the prepared casserole dish and season with salt and pepper.

    Overhead of cauliflower being taken out of a resealable plastic bag and placed on a baking dish.

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  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.

  5. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.

  6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley over the cauliflower.

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  7. Return to the oven and broil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

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  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

118 Calories
8g Fat
9g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 118
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 67mg 74%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 445mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.