Description
This crispy roasted garlic parmesan cauliflower brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese combine to create a simple side dish that will delight diners looking for a delicious vegetable option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower head
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian or plain)
- ½ cup (113 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (113 g / ½ stick) melted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an ideal roasting environment.
- Floret Formation: Deconstruct the cauliflower head into uniform, bite-sized pieces, meticulously removing all green leaves and fibrous stem sections to ensure perfect texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Melt unsalted butter and incorporate finely minced garlic, creating a rich, aromatic base that will elevate the cauliflower’s natural flavors.
- Crisp Coating Creation: Blend breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, constructing a flavorful and textural exterior layer.
- Butter and Breadcrumb Coating: Immerse each cauliflower floret in the warm garlic butter, then thoroughly coat with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete adherence.
- Strategic Arrangement: Distribute the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, allowing slight spacing to facilitate even roasting and optimal crispiness.
- Precision Roasting: Bake for 32-35 minutes, midway rotating the baking sheet to guarantee a uniformly golden-brown, crunchy exterior that promises remarkable flavor and texture.
- Serving: Promptly remove from the oven when the cauliflower displays a stunning golden hue and the coating appears irresistibly crisp, ready to be enjoyed as a sophisticated side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Butter Coating Technique: Ensure butter is warm but not scalding hot to help breadcrumbs stick perfectly without burning the delicate florets.
- Spacing Matters: Leave small gaps between florets on the baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, guaranteeing a crispy, evenly roasted texture.
- Parmesan Quality: Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor intensity and better coating adhesion compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- Roasting Precision: Watch cauliflower closely during the last 5 minutes to prevent burning, aiming for a golden-brown, crispy exterior without charring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg