Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Recipe

We love easy cauliflower recipes, and my kids consider this cruciferous their favorite. When I make a Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower recipe, one serving is never enough! Seconds and even third helpings are in the offing, for sure.

In the time when the majority of us are spending more time at home, we can experiment and offer more healthy foods and meal options. This roasted garlic cauliflower is one of such foods.

How To Make Roasted Cauliflower

First things first – you need to wash cauliflower head or the florets, if you bought them precut. Don’t depend on the promise that these florets were prewashed. Always wash your fresh vegetables and fruit!

Separate and cut cauliflower bunches into smaller florets approximately of the same size. I do not cut them to tiny pieces as they will burn easily.

You can easily prepare a bowl with melted butter that will be used as a dipping sauce. If you prefer olive oil – go ahead and dip in the olive oil instead.

Each cauliflower floret needs to be dipped into the butter or oil and then transferred into the bowl with spices, cheese and bread crumbs. This layer will allow each floret to roast and get that delicious crunch.

How Long Does It Take to Roast Cauliflower In the Oven?

I love this crispy roasted cauliflower dish for two reasons. First, it is easily and quickly done. Second, every cauliflower piece has a delicious crunchy texture. And I’ve loved this taste since my childhood.

If you love simple and easy, yet bursting with nutrition foods, try this Oven Roasted Chickpeas recipe.

When you roast the single cauliflower florets in the oven, it takes around 25 minutes to achieve a desirable crunchiness. However, all ovens are different, and we roast different sizes of florets. The bigger the florets, increase your roasting time by about 2 minutes. In addition, check the readiness of the florets before increasing the cooking time again.

If you would like to prepare a whole roasted cauliflower Parmesan dish, then increase the cooking time to 40-50 minutes in the oven. Poke the cauliflower head with a sharp knife to determine if it is cooked.

For a unique snack, you can easily make these Thai Curry Cashews Roasted in Coconut Sugar. Low glycemic and flavorful are these nuts.

What Do You Serve Oven Roasted Cauliflower With?

We love our roasted garlic Parmesan cauliflower as a snack or served as a side dish to any protein meal. I usually buy two heads of cauliflower to roast them with garlic and herbs. In the times like this one, when we are all home, serving roasted vegetables as snacks works great.

How To Prepare Cauliflower for Longer Storage

Do you want to know how to make the best crispy cauliflower? One of the key things you can do is to make this roasted garlic cauliflower from a fresh batch. The key is that the florets are crisp and not soft.

But what if you plan your roasted veggies for a different night during a week? I use a no-failing step to store my veggies no matter when I plan to prepare them within a two-week period.

First thing I do to all of my produce, including fresh salad greens, is to wash with Eat Cleaner Fruit and Veggie Wash. This “magical” all-natural and non-toxic solution kills the pathogens and extending produce life. I’ve been using this product for about ten years now. You can get yours HERE.

UP TO 99.99% MORE EFFECTIVE THAN WATER, extends produce life up to 5X longer, inhibits browning on cut fruits and veggies, no waste.

To save money, I go after the powdered form of Eat Cleaner. With one scoop of this powder I wash all the produce I buy for 2-3 weeks. Yes, it’s that effective! Much, much less spoilage takes place in my refrigerator by using this product. You can buy the powdered form of Eat Cleaner HERE.

How To Store Cauliflower Florets

After I wash and dry my veggies, cauliflower included, I separate cauliflower head into florets. This way, it is so much easier to reach out and grab a few florets for a salad or a snack.

In addition to the powerful washing solution, I use the vacuum seal food storage containers to organize my veggies. Once the air is pumped out from the inside, we create a quality seal for food storage.

Each container can be used for any food storage, cooked or raw. You can also use these containers for freezing your cooked recipes. These containers are stackable and come in different sizes. Check these storage containers HERE.

Besides being a nice food storage solution, these vacuum seal containers prolong food freshness, protecting it from becoming stale. In addition, this simple technology reduces freezer burn by preventing food from exposure to cold and dry air.