🧾 Introduction
Baked cauliflower is a simple, healthy, and flavorful dish with tender florets roasted until golden and slightly crispy. It works perfectly as a side dish, snack, or light meal.
👥 Serves
4 servings
⏱️ Prep Time
10 minutes
🕒 Bake Time
25–30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
40 minutes
🍳 Equipment
- Baking tray
- Mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Oven
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano or Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Fresh cauliflower gives best texture
- Olive oil helps with browning
- Parmesan adds savory crispness
- Lemon juice brightens flavor after baking
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
2. Prepare Cauliflower
- Wash and cut cauliflower into evenly sized florets
- Pat dry completely
3. Season
- In a bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil and seasonings
4. Arrange
- Spread florets in a single layer on baking tray
5. Bake
- Roast for 25–30 minutes
- Flip halfway through cooking
6. Finish
- Sprinkle parmesan in last 5 minutes (optional)
- Drizzle lemon juice before serving
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per serving)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd tray or cauliflower will steam
- Dry florets well for crisp edges
- Roast at high heat for better browning
- Serve immediately for best texture
🔄 Variations
🧀 Cheesy Baked Cauliflower
- Add mozzarella or cheddar
🌶️ Spicy Version
- Add chili flakes or cayenne
🧄 Garlic Butter Style
- Toss with melted garlic butter after baking
🥗 Herb Version
- Add parsley and thyme
🥦 Why It’s Loved
- Healthy and low-carb
- Easy side dish
- Crispy roasted flavor
- Great alternative to fries