Description
A delicious and nutritious dish combining the unique flavors of roasted cauliflower with a sweet and spicy marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (approximately 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and break your cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the mixing bowl and coat thoroughly with the marinade.
- Spread the coated cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and optionally sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use less olive oil or substitute with coconut sugar. Serve as a side dish, over rice, or in tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cauliflower, baked vegetables, healthy side dish, vegetarian recipes, roasted cauliflower
