Roasted Cauliflower is one of the easiest side dish recipes to make. The perk is it’s also incredibly tasty. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the cauliflower.
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Just a quick recipe before I run off to the barn. We had quite a storm today so we are running out later than normal.
I did enjoy the rain though. I laid on the couch and watched Supernatural.
Hubs came in and asked what we were having for lunch. I may have muttered “a Sam and Dean sandwich” but I’m not sure.
I was in a cute boy coma. What I utter during those moments is out of my control. It cannot be helped.
So this is a great way to spice up a Meatless Monday. You can do this with lots of recipes but today’s star is cauliflower.
I love this stuff. Let me just say when you roast it the flavour just pops off the charts. It’s almost as a good as a Dean SamWich.
You just need a few ingredients, a hot oven and a cookie sheet. Easy, peasy, supernatural squeezy!
So easy to make, so yummy to eat. There’s just something about roasted veggies that makes a gal happy. Not Sam and Dean happy but pretty darn close.
Keep it simple. Some dishes are best kept classic, letting the main ingredient take center stage. As it should be. This is definitely one of those dishes.
Is this a classic or is this a classic? I mean it’s no DeanSamWich but it’s a close second.
Now get into your kitchen and whip this up. Or lay on the couch and watch cute boys. Whatevs!
Tips for roasting veggies:
- Pick good quality vegetables. Avoid over-ripe veggies.
- Preheat your oven so it’s wicked hot. 450 degrees F is my favourite temperature for roasting vegetables.
- Use a good quality heavy pan. I love cookie sheets for roasting my veggies.
- Line your pan with parchment paper or foil. Helps with clean up and caramelization.
- Use good quality oil. Don’t skimp on oil. Olive oil works really well for roasting any vegetable.
- Add spices! You can add everything from basil to paprika. Be creative and think about the flavour profile.
- Toss some heads of garlic on the pan when your roast vegetables. Having roasted garlic on hand at all times is life changing!
Other great vegetable recipes!
- Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon
- Skillet Asparagus with Lime Butter
- Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots
- Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
- Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Garlic and Shallot Butter
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Roasted Cauliflower is one of the easiest side dish recipes to make. The perk is it's also incredibly tasty. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the cauliflower.
- 1 head cauliflower ,cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup good quality olive oil
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Cut your cauliflower into bite-size pieces.
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In a large bowl combine cauliflower, olive oil, dried basil and salt. Mix with a spoon until well combined.
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Transfer the cauliflower to the cookie sheet and spread out evenly.
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Place cookie sheet in your preheated oven. Cook for about 10 minutes.
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Remove pan and flip cauliflower over, place cookie sheet back in the oven and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes. Cauliflower is done when it's golden brown and tender.
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Remove from the oven and transfer to a bowl or platter.
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Serve with a big old healthy smile!
You can add pepper if you like. I am not a fan of pepper so you don't see it much on the blog.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate. Results can vary depending on ingredients and products.
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Dara says
May 21, 2012 at 8:49 PMA vegetable? For a minute there, I thought I’d wandered away from the asylum… Great post!
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:26 PMI know right. I figured people were thinking wth. Lol.
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef says
May 21, 2012 at 8:49 PMLove the basil infused olive oil on the cauliflower. I need to try this one!
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:28 PMThanks. I wanted some extra zing. So good.
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
May 21, 2012 at 8:54 PMRoasted cauliflower is one of the first veggies my boys would eat. They love it! I add in a whole bunch of garlic for good measure 🙂
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:30 PMIt’s so good. Almost like candy with the browning. I love garlic on it too. Garlic is like heaven, I put it on everything. Except chocolate. Cuz that would be wrong.
Joan Hayes@chocolate and more says
May 21, 2012 at 9:47 PMKim, yum! This is one of my favorite ways to eat cauliflower, other than raw dipped in blue cheese dressing.
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:30 PMThanks so much. I adore cauliflower. It’s just so yummy!
Jen at The Three Little Piglets says
May 21, 2012 at 10:15 PMI’m all for laying on the couch and watching cute boys!!
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:37 PMSee, we’re like soul mates or something.
Anna @ hiddenponies says
May 21, 2012 at 11:03 PMMmm, I love cauliflower every which way! Same goes for cute boys 😉
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:41 PMYah, glad I’m not the only one.
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
May 21, 2012 at 11:41 PMoh my gosh….look at that beautiful golden, crusty, crunchy cauliflower! This is just as good as candy to me! : )
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:44 PMThanks. It really almost tastes like candy when it’s cooked this way. Love it way too much.
Ridwan says
May 22, 2012 at 6:39 AMVery simple and healthy recipe,I love that infused basil olive oil on this 🙂
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:46 PMThanks so much. I adore fun oils, have way too many of them.
Tina@flourtrader says
May 22, 2012 at 7:00 AMThis is probably the tastiest way to prepare cauliflower in my book. In fact it is the only way I will eat it. It looks so toasty-yum! Also, I am wondering what big array of spices you have-himalayan salt??
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:49 PMI am totally with you on that. It is so yummy this way. I always forget how many spices I have because my spice cabinet is deep and things get lost. Himalayan salt is so good. I initially bought it due to it being pink, then I got hooked.
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
May 22, 2012 at 9:16 AMKim, what a wonderful post, and photos are truly beautiful!Love the cauliflower!Have a great week honey!
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:51 PMThanks so much Sandra. I hope you have a wonderful week too. xx
Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says
May 22, 2012 at 10:05 AMI truly thinking cauliflower tastes best roasted…love your brown yours are!
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:52 PMThanks so much Joanne. I adore it this way.
Anita at Hungry Couple says
May 22, 2012 at 3:00 PMRoasted cauliflower is a staple around here with olive oil and a bit of grated Parmesan. Delicious…in a non chocolate, turtle, ice cream sort of way. 🙂
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:57 PMI’ve never tried mine with parmesan. Sounds yummy. I cracked up at your last sentence. I mean fall on the floor, wake the family kind of laugh.
Trish says
May 22, 2012 at 3:24 PMvery nice kim. nice to see a vegetable get so much of your generous attention! This is by far the best way to enjoy cauliflower – my favs anyway.
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 11:58 PMThanks so much Trish. I love it done this way. Just something about it that makes it seem like your being bad when you’re not. Clearly I have issues.
Mario Matassa says
May 22, 2012 at 5:02 PMDefinitely one for me to try! It looks like a great alternative way for me to cook cauliflower.
Kim Bee says
May 23, 2012 at 12:00 AMIt is so good Mario. Definitely a good one to try out.
Janet@FCTC says
May 22, 2012 at 5:25 PMLooks great, Kim. I love roasted brussel sprouts and a handful of other roasted style veggies so I’ll definitely have to give this a try.
Kim Bee says
May 23, 2012 at 12:06 AMThanks twin. You will love it. If I can love cauliflower anyone can.
Christine says
May 22, 2012 at 6:14 PMI love roasted veggies.
Kim Bee says
May 23, 2012 at 12:07 AMMe too. So good.
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
May 22, 2012 at 6:56 PMMy brother recommended Supernatural and so I gave it a try. Couldn’t handle it. I have trouble with movies about demons and the like. It’s total nightmares when my eyes shut territory. I’ll stick with Eureka.
I love roasted cauliflower. You need to invite me to dinner (and to ride horses).
Kim Bee says
May 22, 2012 at 8:23 PMAre there demons in it? I never noticed. I just watch for the eye candy. *wicked laugh*
Okay that’s a lie. I love campy demony shows. I was a huge Buffy and Angel fan. Although Joss Whedon is way funnier than the people who do Supernatural. But it’s a close 2nd. I’ve not seen Eureka, keep meaning to check it out.
It is so good. Like candy, and we all know I love me some candy. You are welcome any time my dear. Our horsey is just a wee little arabian horse but she’s so cute and just a tad feisty. Not sure where she gets that from. *snorts*
Liz says
May 22, 2012 at 7:35 PMI finally got the hubby to eat cauliflower by roasting it…and I love the idea of using an infused oil. You are just so darn smart, my friend…yummy idea!
Kim Bee says
May 23, 2012 at 12:18 AMThere`s something about roasting it that makes it taste like candy I swear. It`s just so darn good. I am in love with infused oils. I have a whole shelf filled with oils and vinegars. It`s sad really. Some I never open cuz they are weird flavours and I`m thinking wth am I going to do with this. Lol.
And thank you. I put my thinking cap on once in awhile.
Ramona says
May 22, 2012 at 9:50 PMMakes me want to grab through the screen and grab some!! Wow… stunning roasted cauliflower. 🙂
Kim Bee says
May 23, 2012 at 12:22 AMThanks so much Ramona. I am in love with roasted veggies.
kale says
May 22, 2012 at 11:16 PMOoh, Himalayan salt, nice touch!
Kim Bee says
May 23, 2012 at 12:25 AMThanks so much. I love the stuff. Use it constantly.
Kelly says
May 23, 2012 at 12:13 PMOhh I just love roasted cauliflower, this looks delicious! 🙂
Kim Bee says
June 4, 2012 at 2:01 AMThanks Kelly!
Choc Chip Uru says
May 23, 2012 at 4:14 PMRoasted cauliflower is one of my vege weaknesses and you have nailed it on the head – craving big time 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kim Bee says
June 4, 2012 at 2:02 AMThanks so much. I loved this way too much.
Emily @ Life on Food says
May 23, 2012 at 7:28 PMCauliflower is one of those things I don’t know how to make. My parents don’t like the stuff so i never had it and therefore never made it. My husband likes it though. I could surprise him with a dish of this.
Kim Bee says
June 4, 2012 at 2:02 AMYou should. It’s super easy to cook. Roast like this. Or steam it for a bit. So good.
Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook says
May 23, 2012 at 8:28 PMThis sounds so stupidly simple, yet it looks so good! I love how beautifully caramelized that cauliflower is.
Kim Bee says
June 4, 2012 at 2:03 AMRight! It’s so funny to me that the simplest ones are usual the best.
Debra Kapellakis says
May 24, 2012 at 12:12 PMmmmmmmmmmmm…
Kim Bee says
June 4, 2012 at 2:03 AMThanks.
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says
May 31, 2012 at 6:06 AMRoasted cauliflower is one of the few veggies I can get my 3yr old to eat without a fuss. One of my favorites!!!
Kim Bee says
June 4, 2012 at 2:04 AMThat is so cool. I love when kids eat veggies.
Katherine Martinelli says
June 1, 2012 at 2:00 PMI adore roasted cauliflower!! Looks fab.
Kim Bee says
June 4, 2012 at 2:04 AMThanks so much Katherine. xx
Terra says
June 7, 2013 at 9:06 PMOh how I love Supernatural!!! Right now I am watching Alias on netflix again, gosh I loved this show when it was on! Oh and I love love roasted cauliflower, such a fun easy side dish:-) Hope you have a lovely weekend, Hugs, Terra