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Smashed Roasted Cauliflower
Elevate your veggie game with our ridiculously easy and delicious Smashed Roasted Cauliflower recipe!
With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll be enjoying a flavorful and tender side dish that’s sure to impress.
The combination of lemon juice + zest, garlic, and Parmesan creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that will leave you craving more.
Plus, the smashing step adds a fun textural element for those who love something a little crispy & satisfying.
So, give it a try, and discover a whole new way to love cauliflower!
Whether you’re a cauliflower lover or just looking for a new side dish or appetizer to impress your friends and family, our Smashed Roasted Cauliflower recipe is sure to become a favorite!
This stuff is SO GOOD & SO EASY! Put the ingredients on your shopping list ASAP and make yourself an incredibly flavorful side dish using one of MY favorite veggies – the amazing (chameleon of vegetables) CAULIFLOWER!
Vegetables should taste AMAZING and be enjoyed!
Cauliflower has a lot going for it. Not only is it one of the most versatile veggies, but it also contains some of every vitamin you need, as well as a healthy dose of fiber.
Not bad for a veggie that’s 92% water!
Cauliflower is rich in antioxidants, low in carbs and calories .. PLUS, it has protective qualities to guard against cancer and heart disease! It’s also a good source of choline, which helps your metabolism, cell health, and supports many processes in your body.
Because of its mild taste, it can be added to a number of recipes to replace less nutrient-dense, higher-carb ingredients.
It can be used a ton of different ways in your meals – steamed or roasted, turned into “rice,” mashed like potato, or even shredded and used in bread and pizza crust!
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Health Benefits of Cauliflower
The fresh lemon zest really elevates your flavor game! Don’t skip it!
ALWAYS use freshly-squeezed lemon juice from an actual fresh lemon.
Bottled lemon juice from the store will give your dish a strange metallic or overly acidic taste.
We want this to taste super bright and fresh.
4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower, broken into larger florets
- 2 Tbsps avocado or olive oil
- 1 fresh lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tsps garlic salt, or to taste
- 2 Tbsps minced fresh parsley, extra to garnish
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
Place your large florets in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together your oil of choice, lemon juice & zest, garlic salt, and parsley.
Drizzle this mixture over your florets and thoroughly toss to coat each.
Transfer the coated florets to a large parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Roast for 25-30 minutes in your preheated oven, just until fork tender.
Remove from the oven and carefully smash each floret using the flat side of a small bowl or cup, until it’s flattened to 1/2-inch thickness as shown in the video.
Sprinkle each evenly with parmesan and return to the oven.
Continue to roast for 10 minutes, or until nicely melty and browned.
Sprinkle with a bit more parsley if desired.
Enjoy while hot!
❤️Rachel
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, broken into larger florets
- 2 Tbsps avocado or olive oil
- 1 fresh lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tsps garlic salt, or to taste
- 2 Tbsps minced fresh parsley, extra to garnish
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
- Place your large florets in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together your oil of choice, lemon juice & zest, garlic salt, and parsley.
- Drizzle this mixture over your florets and thoroughly toss to coat each.
- Transfer the coated florets to a large parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes in your preheated oven, just until fork tender.
- Remove from the oven and carefully smash each floret using the flat side of a small bowl or cup, until it's flattened to 1/2-inch thickness as shown in the video.
- Sprinkle each evenly with parmesan and return to the oven. Continue to roast for 10 minutes, or until nicely melty and browned.
- Sprinkle with a bit more parsley if desired.
- Enjoy while hot!
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