Description
A vibrant and flavorful roasted cauliflower dish featuring a smoky, ‘cheesy’ profile thanks to nutritional yeast and smoked paprika. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups or 400g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5g)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5g)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.25g)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (30g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (15g)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash, dry, and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets of similar size.
- Season the Florets: In a large mixing bowl, toss the florets with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do not overcrowd.
- Roast to Perfection: Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and the edges are golden-brown.
- Add the ‘Cheesy’ Finish: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with nutritional yeast and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss to coat while hot.
- Garnish and Serve: Scatter fresh parsley over the top and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t Crowd the Pan: Give florets space to roast rather than steam to ensure a crisp texture.
- Fresh is Best: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice to brighten the savory spices.
- Oil-Free Option: Substitute olive oil with a splash of vegetable broth if preferred.
- Nutritional Yeast: This is the essential ingredient for the savory, umami flavor—don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: n/a
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: n/a
- Unsaturated Fat: n/a
- Trans Fat: n/a
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, healthy side dish, nutritional yeast recipe, keto friendly, plant based snacks
