🥦 Easy Baked Cauliflower
🍽️ Serves: 4
⏱️ Time: 10 min prep + 25–30 min bake
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
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2–3 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
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Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Optional: fresh parsley or lemon juice for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven:
Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Season the cauliflower:
In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated. Add Parmesan if using.
3. Bake:
Spread cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges.
4. Finish & serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving (optional but brightens the flavor).
🔄 Variations:
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Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes.
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Cheesy: Top with shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
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Buffalo-style: Toss baked cauliflower in buffalo sauce for a spicy twist.
Would you like a breaded version, a cauliflower steak, or a baked cauliflower with cheese sauce? Just say the word!
