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Easy Smoky Roasted Cauliflower

This super easy roasted cauliflower has a rich, smoky flavor and it takes only a few minutes to put together. It's a perfect side dish!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 43kcal
Author: Jen Cardenas

Ingredients

  • cauliflower head
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Wash and cut the cauliflower into even sized florets.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place the cauliflower in a large bowl and drizzle the olive oil on top. Use a spatula to stir and toss to coat. Add the seasonings and stir well to evenly distribute.
  • Place the seasoned cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Flip the cauliflower over and bake for another 10-15 minutes until done.
  • Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Cutting board

Notes

  • Make sure you stir the cauliflower with the spices enough so that it's evenly distributed. You don't want to have one piece with a ton of seasoning while other pieces have very little.
  • Make sure the baking pan isn't too crowded with cauliflower.  Also, put the smaller pieces are towards the center and the larger pieces towards the edges.  (The edges of the pan get the hottest.)

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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