Roasted Garlic Cauliflower is a flavorful and delicious appetizer that is a perfect accompaniment for cocktail / mocktail party or any type of gathering. A perfect starter or appetizer on your dinner table for your vegetarian friends this thanksgiving.
This is one of the best and different way to enjoy fresh cauliflower. The flavor that comes out makes you crazy. You will not be able to stop eating it once its done.
My family loves the vegetables when roasted and topped with cheese. Its very easy to make, healthy and irresistible. You can also try substituting cauliflower with potatoes.
Preparation time : 35 minutes
Serves : 2 - 3
Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
Cauliflower - 1 medium head
Garlic cloves - 8 finely chopped
Olive oil - 3 tbsp
Dried Basil leaves - 1 tsp
Dried Parsley - ½ tsp
Pepper powder - ½ tsp
Garlic salt / Regular Salt - 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
Parmesan grated - ⅓ cup
Steps to prepare Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
- Preheat the oven to 450 degree F or 230 degree C.
- Separate the cauliflower into florets and nicely wash them.
- In a casserole or baking pan, add the finely chopped garlic cloves, olive oil, dried basil, parsley, pepper powder and salt and mix well.
- Add the cauliflower and toss well using the large spoon so that the florets are well coated.
- Bake for about 25 minutes stirring once at fifteen minute.
- Change the oven setting to broil, top with parmesan and broil for at least 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Roasted Garlic Cauliflower is now ready. Serve and enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving!
On Tava / Pan :
- You can also roast the garlic in oil in tava / pan and then add the cauliflower and saute it in low flame till it develops some color.
- Add cheese and saute for last 3 to 5 minutes
Tip:
- You can vary the spices and garlic in the recipe as per your taste.
- You can use any herbs or combination of herbs of your choice
- You can also add lemon juice if desired.
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Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie
I love cauliflower and I'm sure roasting it with garlic makes it so yummy! Must try this soon!
Kushi
I am sure you are going to love this. Thank you Joscelyn !
Monica
I love cauliflower and only just started roasting it. This version with the garlic and cheese has got to be so flavorful and irresistible.
Kushi
Thank you so much Monica 🙂
Nava Krishnan
Simplicity but the simpleness of this dish is forever the star. I love the scent of garlic all the more with the cauli.
Kushi
Thank you Nava 🙂
Nish Kitchen
Cauliflower looks so delicious Kushi! Yum!
Kushi
Thank you dear 🙂
CHCooks
Super yumm! 🙂
Kushi
Thank you so much dear 🙂