🥦 Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

🥦 Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
This crispy roasted cauliflower is a simple, healthy, and incredibly flavorful dish that can be served as a side, a light main course, or even a snack. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of cauliflower while giving it a golden, slightly crunchy texture. Perfect for busy days, family meals, or as part of a vegetarian spread.
✨ Introduction
Cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen. When roasted, it transforms from a mild, humble vegetable into something rich, nutty, and satisfying. This recipe uses basic ingredients you probably already have, yet delivers restaurant-quality results. You can enjoy it on its own, add it to salads, grain bowls, or serve it with yogurt sauce, tahini, or garlic dip.
📝 Ingredients
1 large cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Prepare the cauliflower
Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and pat it dry. Remove the outer leaves and cut it into medium-sized florets. Try to keep them similar in size so they roast evenly.
Season
Place the florets in a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili flakes. Toss well until every piece is evenly coated.
Roast
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Finish
If using Parmesan, sprinkle it over the cauliflower in the last 5 minutes of roasting. Once done, remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve hot.
🌿 Tips & Variations
Add curry powder or turmeric for a different flavor profile
Serve with garlic yogurt sauce or tahini dressing
Make it vegan by skipping the cheese
Use an air fryer: 190°C for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway