Roasted Purple Cauliflower
Roasting cauliflower lightly caramelizes the sugars in the vegetable. It brings the sweetness, savoriness, and nuttiness out of the cauliflower.
Servings: 4 (as a side dish)
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head purple cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- coarse black pepper
- chopped Italian parsley, to garnish
- shredded parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cut cauliflower in olive oil. Make sure to coat entire surface of vegetable. Spread cauliflower into a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Do not over crowd pan, allow ample space.
- Generously season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges and flat areas of cauliflower have browned. Cook time may vary depending on size of your florets. Serve warm and garnish with chopped Italian parsley and shredded parmesan cheese.
Notes
Cauliflower comes in white, green, orange, and purple varieties. The taste doesn't change with the different colored cauliflower.
Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. Place seasoned cauliflower in a single layer in air fryer basket or tray. Heat for 6-8 minutes until cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 64mg, Potassium: 634mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 84IU, Vitamin C: 103mg, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 1mg