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Oven roasted cauliflower with golden brown edges served on a white plate garnished with fresh parsley.
Alyssa

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

The most delicious oven-roasted cauliflower recipe that will become your go-to side dish. Cauliflower florets drizzled in oil and butter and seasoned to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium cauliflower (sliced in small florets, or 1/2" thick steaks)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp ground paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the head of cauliflower into 1/2" thick steaks, breaking up wedges into even, bite-sized pieces.
  3. Add the cauliflower to the center of the baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and melted butter and toss to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, salt, paprika, and pepper for the seasoning. Sprinkle onto cauliflower and toss to evenly coat.
  5. Spread the cauliflower evenly on the baking sheet and bake at 425˚F for 15-20 minutes, until cauliflower reaches desired crispiness.

Notes

This dish pairs well with a variety of entrees and can be customized with different spices.