Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

roasted cauliflower with parmesan cheese on a baking sheet

This gorgeous roasted cauliflower is laced with olive oil, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes and roasted until perfectly golden brown. So simple but so flavorful!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Keyword cauliflower, roasted cauliflower

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 71kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

1 pound baby cauliflower or 1 head cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more/less to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Blanch the cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and transfer the cauliflower to the prepared pan. Don't skip this step - it prevents the cauliflower from becoming bitter!
Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.

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