Smashed Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

Name: Smashed Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups, florets cauliflower; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Crisp-tender cauliflower florets roasted with garlic and Parmesan, creating a savory side dish that’s both elegant and effortless to prepare.

Cuisine: American

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 cups, florets cauliflower
4 cloves, minced garlic
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place 2 cups cauliflower florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Roast for 15 minutes until cauliflower edges begin to brown and soften slightly.
Step 3: Remove from oven, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, then toss to coat evenly. Return to oven and roast for 8-10 more minutes until cauliflower is golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and toss gently until cheese melts and coats the cauliflower.