Oven Roasted Purple Cauliflower
Oven-roasted purple cauliflower is a show-stopper of a side dish. The oven roasting brings out the flavor while simultaneously creating crispy edges. The flavor is sweet and slightly caramelized. Made with five basic ingredients, roasted cauliflower is perfect year around and on your holiday table!
Servings: 6 side dishes
Calories: 37kcal
Equipment
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 purple cauliflower
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step One: Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and pat dry the cauliflower. Using a sharp knife, cut the florets into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss the florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step Two: Roasting
- Roast the cauliflower for 25-30 minutes, or until it is easily pierced with a fork and lightly charred.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving dish.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Optional Charring
- After roasting, broil the cauliflower on low for 3-5 minutes, or until the outside is charred.
- Keep a close eye on the cauliflower while broiling, as it can quickly burn.
Notes
Serve as a side dish as is (it tastes perfect!). You can also add a garnish. Some of my favorites include:
- Fresh basil
- Fresh cilantro
- Green onions
- Roasted garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Pine nuts
- Red pepper flakes
- Roasted sliver almonds
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg