Smashed Roasted Cauliflower by @cleanfoodcrush

55 min

4 servings

🥦

900 g

Cauliflower

🥑

30 ml

Avocado oil

🍋

1 lemon (about 60 g)

Lemon

🧄

10 ml (about 12 g)

Garlic salt

🌿

8 g

Parsley

🧀

50 g

Parmesan

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Place
    • cauliflower

    Break 1 large head cauliflower into large florets. Place the florets in the large bowl.

  3. Zest
    • lemon

    Zest and juice 1 lemon. Add the zest and juice to the small bowl.

  4. Add
    • avocado oil
    • garlic salt
    • fresh parsley

    Add 2 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tsp garlic salt, and 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley to the lemon. Whisk until combined.

  5. Drizzle
    • cauliflower
    • avocado oil
    • lemon

    Drizzle the lemon-oil mixture over the cauliflower florets. Toss thoroughly until every floret is coated.

  6. Arrange
    • cauliflower

    Arrange the coated florets in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until fork-tender.

  7. Press
    • cauliflower

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Press each hot floret with the flat bottom of a small bowl or cup until about 1/2 inch thick.

  8. Sprinkle
    • Parmesan cheese
    • cauliflower

    Sprinkle 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the smashed cauliflower. Return the baking sheet to the oven.

  9. Roast
    • Parmesan cheese
    • cauliflower

    Roast for 10 minutes until the Parmesan is melted and browned. Remove from the oven.

  10. Garnish
    • fresh parsley
    • cauliflower

    Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Smashed Roasted Cauliflower by @cleanfoodcrush

55 min

4 servings

🥦

900 g

Cauliflower

🥑

30 ml

Avocado oil

🍋

1 lemon (about 60 g)

Lemon

🧄

10 ml (about 12 g)

Garlic salt

🌿

8 g

Parsley

🧀

50 g

Parmesan

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/10

    Break 1 large head cauliflower into large florets. Place the florets in the large bowl.

    🥦cauliflower
    🥣large bowl

  3. Step 3/10

    Zest and juice 1 lemon. Add the zest and juice to the small bowl.

    🍋lemon
    🍋zester
    🥣small bowl

  4. Step 4/10

    Add 2 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tsp garlic salt, and 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley to the lemon. Whisk until combined.

    🥑avocado oil
    🧄garlic salt
    🌿fresh parsley
    🍋lemon
    🥣small bowl
    🥄whisk

  5. Step 5/10

    Drizzle the lemon-oil mixture over the cauliflower florets. Toss thoroughly until every floret is coated.

    🥦cauliflower
    🥑avocado oil
    🍋lemon
    🧄garlic salt
    🌿fresh parsley
    🥣large bowl

  6. Step 6/10

    Arrange the coated florets in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until fork-tender.

    🥦cauliflower
    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  7. Step 7/10

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Press each hot floret with the flat bottom of a small bowl or cup until about 1/2 inch thick.

    🥦cauliflower
    🍳baking sheet
    🥣small bowl or cup

  8. Step 8/10

    Sprinkle 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the smashed cauliflower. Return the baking sheet to the oven.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥦cauliflower
    🍳baking sheet

  9. Step 9/10

    Roast for 10 minutes until the Parmesan is melted and browned. Remove from the oven.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥦cauliflower
    🍳baking sheet

  10. Step 10/10

    Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

    🌿fresh parsley
    🥦cauliflower
    🍳baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fats and Oils, Fruits, Seasonings

Ingredients

Cauliflower, Avocado oil, Lemon, Garlic salt, Parsley, Parmesan

Notes

Cauliflower (large, broken into larger florets), Avocado oil (or olive oil), Lemon (zest and juice, fresh), Garlic salt (or to taste), Parsley (minced, fresh, extra to garnish), Parmesan (freshly grated)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low-carbohydrate, Keto-friendly

Calories

142 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Dietary fiber: 4g, Total fat: 9g, Saturated fat: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 168mg, Potassium: 457mg, Sodium: 513mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 69mg, Vitamin K: 24mcg, Folate: 72mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

55 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large bowl, small bowl, whisk, baking sheet, parchment paper, small bowl or cup, zester

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Holiday Meal, Potluck

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cleanfoodcrush

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Crispy, Creamy, Melty

Flavors

Lemony, Garlicky, Savory, Salty, Umami

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Reheat from frozen in the oven for best texture)