Description
This roasted purple cauliflower recipe is a delicious, healthy, and vibrant side dish that’s easy to make. The roasting process enhances its natural sweetness and gives it a crisp, slightly nutty flavor. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and packed with antioxidants!
Ingredients
- 1 large purple cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ Toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
4️⃣ Remove from the oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
5️⃣ Serve warm with optional garnishes like fresh herbs or tahini drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250m
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted purple cauliflower, purple cauliflower dish, easy purple cauliflower recipe