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Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower

Name: Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 small head cauliflower (cut into florets); 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Tamar Genger MA, RD • Mar 14, 2025Comment Jump to Recipe

Cauliflower is the ultimate low-carb veggie, and when coated in Parmesan and roasted until crispy, it becomes absolutely irresistible. Serve as a side or snack with your favorite dipping sauce.

Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

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Ingredients

1 small head cauliflower cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch cauliflower florets for 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, and minced garlic.
Sprinkle half the Parmesan on tray. Press each floret into remaining Parmesan cheese to coat one side.
Place on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until crispy.
Serve immediately.

Category: Recipes

Holidays: Passover

Diets: DairyGluten FreeHealthyVegetarian

Styles: Quick & Easy

About Tamar Genger MA, RD

Tamar is the Executive Editor of JamieGeller.com. She is the mother of three amazing children, a registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and major foodie!! Always on the search for the best of everything and often found in the kitchen cooking up new healthy foods, Tamar loves to travel with her family and visits kosher restaurants wherever she goes. Although she loves the sights, she spends more time talking about the restaurants and food she ate! As a mom and a nutritionist, Tamar tries to balance her passion for healthy cooking with her insatiable desire for chocolate!Tamar is the mastermind behind Fresh Families, Jamie Geller’s healthy, family-friendly meal plan.