Kid-Friendly Roasted Cauliflower
A simple and healthy way to get tasty veggies into your diet.
Equipment
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 large cutting board
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Large baking sheet
- parchment paper or silicone mat or aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head cut into small florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, silicone baking sheet, or aluminum foil.
- While the oven is preheating, wash cauliflower and cut off the leaves and lower part of the core. Cut cauliflower into bite-size pieces about 1 inch x ½ inch. (If your pieces are bigger, increase bake time by 5 to 10 minutes.)
- Place cauliflower florets in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper and mix well.
- Put the seasoned cauliflower on baking sheet and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork.
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Notes
Tips and Tricks
Can I make this for a potluck?
Yes. Double the recipe, increase the heat to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, and keep the cooking time the same. The cauliflower leaches a lot of water and it is very noticeable when you make a double batch. The increased water prevents the cauliflower from turning golden brown; you get more of a steam effect rather than a roasted/charred effect. If you want more of a char to your cauliflower, increase it to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
Can I make this with fresh garlic?
Yes! Peel and cut up 1 bulb of garlic into large chunks (more like a dice) and omit the garlic powder. Watch your garlic at the 15 minute mark. If your garlic is getting brown, then turn the heat down to 350 degrees and cook for another 15 minutes at the lower temperature so the garlic doesn’t burn.
My family doesn’t like garlic. What other seasonings can I use?
Italian seasoning (1/2 tablespoon) and parmesan cheese (1/4 cup) with just ¼ tsp of salt would taste great. Another version with onion powder (1/2 tablespoon) and cumin (1/2 tsp) would give it a great earthy taste that goes well with any roasted meat.
Try to avoid a wet sauce that has sugar in it; the sugar will give your cauliflower a burnt taste!