Spicy Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

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I am always looking for creative ways to get my kids to eat their vegetables! This spicy Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe is a mom win!

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

If you love easy recipes, this is one of my favorite ways to get my whole family to eat cauliflower. It’s one of my favorite vegetable choices, but I’ve got to be creative to get the whole family on board with that. I love serving this as an easy side dish but it also works great as a party appetizer or afternoon snack.

Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable and there are so many different ways you can change up this easy roasted cauliflower recipe so that even picky eaters will enjoy it! When I’m doing my meal plans, this one is always a good option and a perfect pairing for so many of our favorite main dishes.

I like to keep a cauliflower head on my grocery store list as it’s affordable and is a simple side dish that I can add on a moments notice.

Make it SPICY!

For a kick, we love to add jalapeño peppers so make this a Spicy Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower. You could also sprinkle your finished cauliflower parmesan with red pepper flakes for an added kick. The more you make this great side dish, the more you’ll enjoy experimenting with it!

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into pieces
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Lime quartered
• Grated Parmesan
• Chopped Jalapeño peppers (optional) 

*See recipe card below for measurements and printable recipe instructions

Notes: You could add a little sea salt for flavor it you like. Many people enjoy garlic with cauliflower, so that is a nice addition option as well. If you want to add a little garlic flavor you could use garlic powder or chopped fresh garlic cloves. 

How to Make this EASY Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Side Dish

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

1. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets with the olive oil and toss with olive oil until all cauliflower pieces are fully coated.
2. Add the grated parmesan cheese and optional jalapeño peppers. Stir until fully coated.
3. Spread the cauliflower out in a single layer on a parchment paper or foil-lined baking sheet. (a greased sheet pan will also work)
4. Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the cauliflower and bake for an additional 10 until the parmesan cauliflower has crispy edges and is golden brown on top.
5. Squeeze lime juice over roasted cauliflower and serve!

As parents, we are always trying to find ways to add veggies into our meal planning and this is a vegetable side dish that kind of flies under the radar because it’s so yummy and has such delicious flavor. I’m all about these perfect side dish recipes that also have simple ingredients and easy clean up!

How to Make Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower in the Air Fryer

You can make this same Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe in the air fryer. You’ll probably want to use smaller pieces of cauliflower but for the most part, make this recipe the same way. Arrange the cauliflower pieces in a single layer of your air fryer basket (you might have to do a few batches – be careful not to do too much cauliflower at once) Preheat your air fryer to 400F and cook for 10 minutes.

I hope you enjoy this yummy and easy parmesan roasted cauliflower recipe as much as we do! It’s one of the very best cauliflower recipes we’ve tried!

MORE Easy Vegetable Recipes

I’ve become a master at figuring out how to get recipes into our meal plans. The trick is to keep them easy and delicious. Here are a few of my other favorites: 

• Oven Roasted Onions and Potatoes
• Grill Roasted New Potatoes
• Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Roasted Zucchini 

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