Description
Crispy cauliflower brings Mediterranean magic to your plate, elevating a simple vegetable into a crave-worthy delicacy. Herb-infused and perfectly golden, this dish offers a delightful crunch that will make you fall in love with plant-based cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425°F, ensuring an even heating environment for maximum crispiness.
- Deconstruct the cauliflower into uniform bite-sized florets, creating consistent pieces for optimal roasting.
- Create a flavor-packed seasoning blend by combining olive oil with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat each cauliflower floret with the seasoning mixture, ensuring complete and even distribution of spices and oil.
- Arrange the seasoned florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer to promote proper air circulation and prevent steaming.
- Roast in the hot oven, rotating the baking sheet halfway through cooking to guarantee uniform browning and achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Monitor the cauliflower closely during the final 5-10 minutes of roasting to prevent burning while developing a deep, caramelized crunch.
- Remove from the oven when the florets are beautifully golden brown, with crisp edges and a tender interior.
- Transfer immediately to a serving platter and enjoy while the cauliflower is at its peak crispiness and temperature.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm cauliflower heads with tight, white florets to ensure maximum crispiness and best flavor.
- Pat the florets completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to help them crisp up better and prevent steaming.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet by spreading florets in a single layer with space between them, which allows hot air to circulate and create maximum crunchiness.
- Experiment with different spice blends like curry powder, smoked paprika, or za’atar to transform the basic recipe into global-inspired versions that suit various taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg