Crispy Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Spices – Healthy and Delicious!
This crispy oven roasted cauliflower is a delightful combination of tender florets and a crunchy crust, seasoned to perfection. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side, snack, or main course.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C. This ensures that the cauliflower bakes evenly and becomes crispy.
- Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and cut it into even florets, about 2-3 cm in size. Make sure the pieces are not too small to avoid burning during baking.
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne pepper for heat. Stir everything well until a homogeneous marinade forms.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the marinade and mix well so that the florets are evenly coated with the spices. This should take about 2 minutes.
- Place the seasoned cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Ensure they are not overlapping, as this will prevent even cooking.
- Bake the cauliflower for 25-30 minutes or until the florets are golden brown and crispy. Turn the florets halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
- Once the cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle lemon juice over it. Garnish with fresh parsley and optional grated Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy the crispy texture!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: To achieve the best results, cut the cauliflower into even florets. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to prevent steaming. Experiment with spices to suit your taste, and store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.