This easy oven Roasted Cauliflower Recipe is THE veggie you’ll want on repeat! Seasoned to perfection and perfect for meal prep, it’s one of the easiest side dishes you’ll ever make! Just 5 simple ingredients and you’re done!
Whether you’re cooking for a family, or meal prepping for one, this savory oven roasted cauliflower recipe is everything you want with Easy Vegetable Recipes.
It requires minimal ingredients and minimal prep, and the flavors are marvelous!
Heather writes: "A great, healthy side! And sooooo easy"
Oh, and thanks to the parchment paper cleanup is a breeze!
Even better, you can use this recipe to roast up either fresh cauliflower or frozen cauliflower florets.
Either way you go it works like a charm!
It’s also an incredibly versatile dish, just like my Baked Cheesy Cauliflower and Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce. You can either serve it up for a tasty weeknight dinner side, or add it as a fancy side for your dinner parties and holiday celebrations!
The delicious choice is yours!
So what are you waiting for? Sneaking more veggies into your day never tasted so good!
Here’s what you’ll need to prepare garlic roasted cauliflower the EASY way…
Ingredients
You’ll just need 5 simple ingredients to make the BEST seasoned roasted cauliflower recipe.
Add them to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand!
- Fresh or Frozen Cauliflower Florets – both are equally delicious!
- Garlic Powder – to add rich, savory flavor to your cauliflower.
- Black Pepper – Either ground or fresh cracked will do.
- Salt – I like to use sea salt.
- Avocado Oil – to coat the cauliflower before roasting.
- Optional: Grated Parmesan Cheese for cheesiness or Ground Paprika for color.
When preparing your oven roasted cauliflower with garlic, be sure to have a baking sheet and some parchment paper handy, too.
How to Roast Fresh Cauliflower
You won’t believe how easy it is to prepare this roasted garlic cauliflower recipe.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Wash and dry cauliflower head, then cut into florets.
2. Preheat your oven, and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Prepare your cauliflower florets as directed.
4. Transfer cauliflower florets to baking sheet.
5. Then bake your garlic roasted cauliflower until hot, soft, and bits of crispy caramelization start to appear, and ENJOY!
Scroll down for the printable roasted cauliflower recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How to Roast Frozen Cauliflower
Would you rather skip the chopping? I don’t blame you!
Frozen cauliflower florets roast like a charm, and can save you a lot of time in the kitchen. In fact, I usually roast about two bags of frozen cauliflower every week!
Simply follow the instructions above for preparing oven roasted cauliflower, but skip the washing, drying, and cutting.
Tips for Success
There are a few simple things to keep in mind when preparing your garlic roasted cauliflower..
*Make sure your oven is HOT. The key to perfect oven roasted cauliflower is a hot oven, so even though it’s tempting, don’t place your cauliflower in the oven until it has been fully preheated to 450 degrees.
*Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent your roasted caulifower from sticking to your baking sheet.
*Don’t overcrowd your baking sheet. You want to make sure there is space between florets for the hot air to circulate around each piece, so always use a large baking sheet.
*Roast on the center oven rack. For the best air flow and even cooking, I always recommend roasting your cauliflower on the center oven rack.
*Sprinkle on your seasonings. Though it might seem faster to just add your seasonings to the bowl of cauliflower and stir, trust me when I say that sprinkling on your seasonings will make ALL the difference in the flavor when preparing this seasoned roasted cauliflower recipe. I’ve tried it both ways, and the flavor of sprinkling always outshines like a star!
Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
Here are some of my favorite oven roasted cauliflower recipe variations…
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower – Remove cauliflower from oven and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Paprika Roasted Cauliflower – Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon Paprika if you want to add a little color.
How to Meal Prep Cauliflower
This oven roasted cauliflower is also one of the best Easy Meal Prep Foods.
Whether you want to add it to your lunches or prep ahead for your weeknight dinners, you can use this roasted cauliflower recipe to be your veggie star of the week!
I actually prepare this oven roasted cauliflower twice a week, and then portion it out for servings in the coming days. It’s so easy, and saves so much time!
To do the same, just wait for your cauliflower to cool down. Then transfer it to small dishes, cover, and store in refrigerator for up to 4 days. I like to store mine in 8 oz. wide mouth mason jars.
Then, I eat one a day later that day for dinner, and then the next three days.
For the holidays, I also like to make up a batch as an easy Thanksgiving Dinner Side Dish, or to include as part of my Christmas Dinner Party Menu.
How to Reheat Roasted Cauliflower
It’s actually so easy to reheat your cauliflower after roasting. Since I meal prep my cauliflower ahead of time, I am always reheating a batch when dinnertime rolls around. It really helps to get dinner on the table fast!
When you’re ready to reheat your cauliflower, here’s what you’ll do…
1. Drizzle a pan with about 1 tbsp. Avocado Oil.
2. Remove cauliflower from fridge and add to pan.
3. Heat on the stove over medium heat until hot and ready, flipping occasionally.
Talk about easy, right?
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy oven roasted cauliflower recipe…
One reader writes: “Cauliflower is so good roasted – naturally sweet and fabulous in any kind of bowl.”
Rebecca writes: “Such a healthy side dish! Love it!”
Tara writes: “Tasty and healthy”
Jessica writes: “Seasoned and baked to perfection!”
Kim writes: “Love it! So good!!”
Heather writes: “A great, healthy side! And sooooo easy”
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Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
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Ingredients
- 12 – 16 oz Frozen Cauliflower Florets, (or 1 Small Head of Fresh Cauliflower – around 2 lbs)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Avocado Oil, (use 3 tbsp for Fresh Cauliflower)
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
- Gather your roasted cauliflower recipe ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- If using Fresh Cauliflower, wash, rinse, and pat dry. Then cut into small florets, and discard the main stem.
- Transfer fresh or frozen Cauliflower Florets to medium mixing bowl, and drizzle with Avocado Oil. Stir well, making sure all pieces have been coated.
- Place Cauliflower Florets on parchment lined baking sheets, leaving plenty of room between each piece so air can circulate around it when roasting.
- Evenly sprinkle Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper over florets.
- Bake on center oven rack until done and soft, with bits of crispy caramelized char. Fresh cauliflower: Bake 15 – 25 minutes. Frozen cauliflower: Bake 25 – 35 minutes. Times will vary depending on size of florets.
Notes
- How To Store: Allow your cauliflower to cool down. Then transfer to small dishes, cover, and store in refrigerator for up to 4 days. I like to store mine in 8 oz. wide mouth mason jars.
- How to Reheat: Drizzle a pan with about 1 tbsp. Avocado Oil. Then remove cauliflower from fridge and add to pan. Heat on the stove over medium heat until hot and ready, flipping occasionally.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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We’re always trying to include more fruits and vegetables into each meal so I’m excited to try this recipe, Heidi. I never know what to do with cauliflower but I realize now you can use it in a variety of ways. Thanks for making dinner easy! Big hugs, CoCo
This recipe really does help solve to the problem, how can I use cauliflower?!
I would probably love this, especially as meal prep. I love to have ready-to-eat veg that I can grab at a moments notice. I kind of love roasted anything, but I especially love cauliflower. Thanks for the recipe!
It really is such a handy recipe. I almost always have some made ahead of time and sitting in the fridge. It’s so easy to warm up for dinner in a skillet with some avocado oil.
Looks fantastic!
I’m always on the lookout for delicious ways to prepare cauliflower.
Happy Wednesday, Heidi!
You’re welcome. Have a beautiful week Veronica!!
This Roasted Cauliflower recipe sounds fantastic! I love how simple it is, just five ingredients! It’s the perfect way to sneak in some extra veggies without any fuss.
Easy veggie sides with just a few ingredients are such a win for busy weeknights!
We’re always looking for easy, healthy side dishes, and this roasted cauliflower is perfect for busy weeknights! I love the suggestion to add a bit of Parmesan at the end. Definitely going on repeat here in our house!
Trying the parmesan cheese is a must. It makes this roasted cauliflower even better!
I would love to try this healthy recipe! So easy too. Thanks for sharing Heidi!
You’re welcome. It really is so easy to make!
I love Wagamama’s Bang Bang cauliflower so I might have to try this recipe at home, swapping out the garlic for some chilli instead – thank you, Heidi!
YUM… the chili sounds so good. If you do try it, please let me know how it turns out!
C’est bon le chou-fleur rôti
Bonne journée
C’est délicieux!
Looks great. Always looking for yummy takes on veggies!
It really is so easy and I never get tired of it.
Love the minimal flavoring in this roasted cauliflower — simple, yet delicious, a great side to whip up for dinner or Thanksgiving!
It’s one of my favorites. I make it almost every week.