Low Carb Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
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
- 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.