I usually eat cauliflower or broccoli simply cooked in salted water and drizzled with olive oil. I so often find simple recipes to be the best, especially when I’m dealing with ingredients I really like. This time I put everything onto a baking sheet, drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper. I added garlic cloves because garlic has the most beautiful flavor when baked.
PrintBaked cauliflower
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A simple and delicious baked cauliflower dish, enhanced with the rich flavor of roasted garlic and optional chili flakes for a hint of heat.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower, washed, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Chili pepper flakes, to sprinkle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the prepared cauliflower slices onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Add the peeled garlic cloves to the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the cauliflower with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle generously with olive oil, ensuring all pieces are lightly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and starting to brown.
- Optional: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and chili pepper flakes before serving.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more chili pepper flakes. This dish is best served warm, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results. Experiment with adding other herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Hi Olivia, the addition of chicken is welcome in this dish, I agree. It would then make a more complete meal!
This sound so mouthwatering. I can’t wait to make it. I think it would be great if you would make it a non-veg and add some chicken. I have to try it. Thanks for the recipe.