This spicy roasted cauliflower recipe is a perfect side dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Just toss it all together and pop it in the oven for a flavorful, low carb side that pairs well with everything from poultry to beef and pork roasts.

Ingredients:

1 large head cauliflower, rinsed, dried, and separated into florets
3 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided

Instructions for Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe:

Preheat oven to 450˚F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add cauliflower florets, olive oil, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes to a large bowl and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spread seasoned cauliflower on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 20-25 minutes at 450˚F, stirring once to ensure cauliflower cooks evenly.
Remove from oven and set the broiler to high.
Evenly sprinkle cauliflower with ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and place under the broiler until golden brown (approximately 2 minutes).
Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Low Carb Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Keto, Low carb, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower rinsed, dried, and separated into florets
3 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic peeled and finely minced
2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450˚F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add cauliflower florets, olive oil, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes to a large bowl and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spread seasoned cauliflower on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 20-25 minutes at 450˚F, stirring once to ensure cauliflower cooks evenly.
Remove from oven and set the broiler to high.
Evenly sprinkle cauliflower with ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and place under the broiler until golden brown (approximately 2 minutes).
Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.