The very best Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe that pairs well with ANY entree or protein. Minimal ingredients yet with big flavor, it will impress even the biggest veggie skeptics.
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT30M
Total time: PT40M
Rating
4.98 stars (110 reviews)
Keywords
roasted cauliflower, roasted veggies
Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets ((about 6 to 8 cups))
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat oven and baking sheet: Place a large rimmed baking sheet on the center rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 450ºF.
Season cauliflower: Cut cauliflower into small florets and place in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper; toss well to coat.Bake: Empty cauliflower out onto preheated baking sheet (it should instantly sizzle). Arrange florets in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing once midway through, until lightly charred and tender.
Add garlic and Parmesan. Sprinkle minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese over cauliflower and place back in the oven for 5 more minutes.Spritz cauliflower with fresh lemon juice and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 0.75 cup
Calories: 140 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.5 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 11 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Sugar: 2.5 g
Reviews
Nancy Friedberg on 2026-07-15 (5 stars): Consensus is that it is a keeper
Tammy Cassidy on 2026-07-11 (5 stars): Awesome recipe! Thank you. I have never had luck with roasting cauliflower but this changed all that. It was so easy and the flavours were amazing together. Definitely going on the top of my list for monthly rotations.
Marge W. on 2026-06-17 (5 stars): Fantastic recipe! This has become our go-to for a roasted vegetable side dish
C. Long on 2026-06-16 (5 stars): Very good! It was delicious even though I got distracted and forgot to put on the cheese. Tomorrow I'll bake the other half of the cauliflower and remember the cheese.
Vanessa Ramirez on 2026-06-15 (5 stars): So good!
Alli Hertzler on 2026-06-14 (5 stars): Amazing recipe!
Bold flavor but not too strong.
I didn't use the lemon juice or garnish and it still was delicious. Definitely going to be a staple in my house.
Steve on 2026-06-07 (5 stars): Leftover storage directions? No worries- you won't have any!
Diane Harding on 2026-06-05 (5 stars): Delicious! Thank you for the detailed instructions. I love a perfectionist!
Patricia Sands on 2026-05-06 (5 stars): We ate it all … delish 😋😋😋
Olivia on 2026-04-30 (5 stars): Love this one!!🥰🥰
Daryl Kennedy on 2026-04-27 (5 stars): I absolutely love this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing it. My husband and I both just love cauliflower. This takes it to a whole new level.
J Denise on 2026-04-12 (5 stars): So good! Didn’t get crispy but the flavor was fantastic! I mixed all the “flavor” ingredients together first and then put it over the cauliflower florets and stirred it up real good. Thought the minced garlic might get bitter being cooked that long, but they didn’t. Everyone wanted the recipe so it was a hit!
Anna Schocket on 2026-03-27 (5 stars): Delicious and savory. It will be hard to eat roasted cauliflower any other way. I served it to a friend who immediately wanted the recipe.
Deb on 2026-03-12 (5 stars): This is the best cauliflower recipe ever. We love it, I make all the time.
