Roasted Garlic-Herb Cauliflower
Tender cauliflower florets roasted until golden with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs for a simple keto side. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe (low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cauliflower, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 head (680g), cut into florets cauliflower
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 1 head (680g) cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Spread florets in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
