Description
This oven-roasted cauliflower is everything a great side dish should be—golden, crispy on the edges, tender inside, and bursting with deep, caramelized flavor. With simple pantry ingredients and a no-fuss roasting method, this recipe transforms humble cauliflower into a crave-worthy dish you’ll make again and again. Perfect as a side, on bowls, or straight off the pan!
Ingredients
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1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Optional: ½ tsp turmeric or curry powder for color and depth
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Optional garnish: fresh parsley, lemon zest, or grated Parmesan
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil until fully coated.
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Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss again to season evenly.
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Spread the florets onto the baking sheet in a single layer—avoid overcrowding to ensure crisping.
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Roast for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are deeply golden and caramelized.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Add optional garnishes like parsley, lemon zest, or Parmesan before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use a very hot oven and don’t overcrowd the pan.
Add chili flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick.
Swap smoked paprika for curry powder, za’atar, or Italian seasoning for different flavor profiles.
Leftovers reheat well in an air fryer or hot skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g