Description
This Roasted Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower offers a crispy, cheesy exterior paired with tender vegetable inside, making it a perfect side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Black pepper
- Oil spray
- Finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower and season with black pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the grated parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, dried oregano or thyme, paprika, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the parmesan mixture over the cauliflower, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Spread the coated cauliflower florets onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the top of the cauliflower with olive oil spray for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with finely chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Serve as a side dish or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1¼ cups
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Roasted Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower, cauliflower recipes, healthy side dish