Roasted Cauliflower

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
23%
Roasted Cauliflower
28 min.
4
283kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that will elevate your meal? Look no further than this irresistible Roasted Cauliflower! This gluten-free delight not only caters to a variety of dietary preferences but is also a crowd-pleaser, making it a popular choice for family dinners and gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that's packed with flavor and appealing to the eye.

The foundation of this recipe is a fresh head of cauliflower, transformed into golden, caramelized florets by roasting in the oven. Tossed with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a drizzle of rich olive oil, each bite is a delightful combination of savory and tangy notes. The finishing touch? A generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese that melts and forms a delicious crust atop the tender vegetables.

In just 28 minutes, you can have a side dish that not only complements your main course but also stands out on its own. Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty protein or as part of a vegetarian feast, Roasted Cauliflower is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and appealing textures. So, preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • head cauliflower 
  • servings coarse salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • cloves garlic minced peeled
  • servings lemon juice from half a lemon 
  • servings olive oil 
  • servings parmesan cheese 

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut cauliflower into florets and put in a single layer in an oven-proof baking dish. Toss in the garlic.
  3. Sprinkle lemon juice over cauliflower and drizzle each piece with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. If the oven hasn't reached 400°F yet, set aside until it has. 2
  5. Place casserole in the hot oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly brown. Test with a fork for desired doneness. Fork tines should be able to easily pierce the cauliflower.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories283kcal
Protein18.61%
Fat68.14%
Carbs13.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.25
Glycemic Load
1.78
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.721304188604%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.52mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:283.08kcal
14.15%
Fat:22.2g
34.15%
Saturated Fat:7.05g
44.07%
Carbohydrates:9.71g
3.24%
Net Carbohydrates:6.73g
2.45%
Sugar:3.38g
3.75%
Cholesterol:20.4mg
6.8%
Sodium:524.43mg
22.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.64g
27.29%
Vitamin C:75.56mg
91.59%
Calcium:391.02mg
39.1%
Vitamin K:31.41µg
29.91%
Phosphorus:275.1mg
27.51%
Folate:87.1µg
21.77%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.88%
Vitamin E:2.22mg
14.81%
Potassium:480.35mg
13.72%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.42%
Fiber:2.98g
11.91%
Vitamin B5:1.12mg
11.25%
Selenium:7.85µg
11.21%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.17%
Magnesium:36.21mg
9.05%
Zinc:1.24mg
8.26%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.02%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6%
Iron:0.98mg
5.42%
Vitamin A:235.88IU
4.72%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.18%
Copper:0.07mg
3.69%