roasted cauliflower with spices and cheese

6 Pinches
Rhinelander, WI
Updated on May 5, 2019

Whatever the season, roasted vegetables are delicious and so easy to make. They work well with everyday meals, an elegant dinner, a barbeque or just a one person meal. The roasting brings out the flavors and sweetens the vegetables. We never have leftovers when I make this cauliflower for my family!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Roast
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh cauliflower, small florets
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon garlic blend
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesean/romano cheeese
  • 1/2 cup fiesta blend shredded cheese

How To Make roasted cauliflower with spices and cheese

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper
  • Step 2
    Wash and core the Cauliflower. Cut florets into bite sized pieces. A small cauliflower will serve about 4 people. A very large cauliflower will need to be separated onto 2 pans otherwise it will not roast but bake. You will also need to double your added ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Put the cauliflower into a bowel and add olive oil. stir until all pieces are covered.
  • Step 4
    Add spices gradually. Stirring until the spices are spread to all the cauliflower. You can experiment with spice combinations but my family likes a citrus base. You could also use a flavored olive oil.
  • Step 5
    Transfer to pan. Keep the pieces florets up and keep them from touching one another. Dribble whatever olive oil and spices are left over the cauliflower.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until the florets turn a light golden brown around the edges. It may take a little longer, check them in 5 minute increments after the 20 minutes are up.
  • Step 7
    When browned, remove from oven and sprinkle the cup of cheese over the florets. Return to oven and continue baking until the cheese has melted and is beginning to brown.
  • Step 8
    to transfer to serving dish use a spatula. A squeeze of lemon juice is great at this point if you like the tanginess, but not necessary.
  • Step 9
    This is especially good with grilled fish! Enjoy

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