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Easy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

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, as a side dish
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium Cauliflower sliced into small florets or 1/2-inch-thick steaks
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Line with parchment paper
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl For combining the seasoning blend
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Optional, for tossing cauliflower with oil and butter

Method
 

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

Notes

Bake time will slightly vary depending on the size of your florets or slices. You may substitute additional oil instead of butter if you prefer not to use any butter. For a parmesan version, sprinkle half a cup of shredded parmesan cheese over the cauliflower during the final 5 minutes of baking. For air frying, skip the butter and toss with 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil, then air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, until golden and tender.