Keto Roasted Cauliflower

Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish? Look no further than this keto roasted cauliflower recipe! Packed with flavor and nutrients, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Plus, it’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Roasted Cauliflower is one of the easiest side dishes that truly delivers amazing taste and flavors.

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You can roast cauliflower florets in just 20 minutes, so it’s a quick, easy, and healthy dinner to add to your weekly meal rotation. Read on to learn how to make this tasty roasted cauliflower dish.

Cauliflower is one of these vegetables available all-year round that never bores because there are so many ways to enjoy it: cauliflower rice, cauliflower casserole, or steamed cauliflower. The possibilities are endless. And it’s such a great and simple side dish for my Broiled Pork Chops, Blackened Chicken, or Oven Baked Pork Chops.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Cauliflower Florets – Follow my tutorial on how to cut cauliflower to cut them the easy way. Discard the large stem.
• Avocado Oil – You can use other oil too, like olive oil, but I prefer high smoke point oils like avocado oil for roasting above 400°F (200°C). It’s not only a healthier choice as the oil remains stable during the roasting process, but it also won’t smoke and it has a neutral odor and flavor.
• Salt and Pepper
• Garlic Powder

Below are optional spices you can add depending on the type of recipe you will use this recipe.

• Dried Oregano
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Parmesan Cheese – Add before roasting on top of the seasoned florets.
• Lemon Zest – Add on top of the roasted cauliflower before serving. Perfect match to Greek Chicken.

How To Make Keto Roasted Cauliflower

The first step of this recipe, and probably the most crucial one, is to learn how to cut the cauliflower into small florets of the same size. Your cauliflower might be round, and it’s not as easy as you think to release its florets one by one for an even roasting.

1. Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C).
2. One of the most common mistakes people make when roasting cauliflower is to marinate the florets on the baking sheet.
3. I know this reduces the dishwashing necessary, but on the other hand, you will need way more oil, and the spices won’t spread evenly.
4. Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl and season them by drizzling oil and spices all over.
5. Then, use your hands to massage the florets with oil mixture.
6. When the cauliflower florets are well coated, transfer them to a single layer on a large sheet pan covered with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
7. Bake the cauliflower at 430°F (220°C) until the florets are golden and start to brown on the edges. It takes about 20 to 25 minutes, not more.
8. Remove from the oven, toss, and serve as a side dish or main light dinner.
9. Adjust with salt and pepper.

How To Air Fry Cauliflower

I prefer making this recipe in the oven because you can easily make a giant batch by using several baking trays. However, if you want to roast cauliflower in the air fryer, you most definitely can! Here’s how to do that!

• Place the seasoned cauliflower florets in your air fryer basket on a single layer. If you pack them too much, they won’t be crispy.
• Air fry them at 400°F (200°C) and set the timer to 20 minutes.
• Flip them after 12 minutes to make sure they have this nice roast on all sides.
• Takes them out of the basket and into a bowl covered with aluminum foil while air frying another batch. This keeps them warm, crispy on the outside and tender inside.

Serving As A Side Dish

This roasted cauliflower is one of the best low-carb side dishes to grilled meat, especially chicken dishes or egg-based dishes like:

• Cast-Iron Chicken
• Broiled Pork Chops
• Creamy Spinach Chicken
• Tuscan Chicken
• Spinach Omelette
• Gluten-Free Meatballs
• Baked Pork Chops

You can also use roasted cauliflower in recipes calling for steamed cauliflower. Roasted cauliflower has much more potent flavors and enhances the flavor of my cauliflower potato salad or cauliflower hummus recipe.

Seasoning Variations

There are so many other spices you can use in this recipe, depending on the type of recipe that uses cauliflower. I love dried oregano as I love Greek and Italian cuisine, but here are my recommendations for other flavors.

• Indian Dish – Use curry powder, turmeric, fenugreek, or masala.
• Chinese Dish – Roast it with sesame oil, black pepper, and garlic powder. It will fit my Angus steak stir fry perfectly.
• Mexican Dish – If you plan to use this as a filling for my Mexican omelette or roast it with homemade taco seasoning.
• Italian Dish – Add a few Italian Parsley leaves or fresh cilantro, a drizzle of olive oil, a squirt of lemon juice, and serve this with steaks cooked to perfection or with a Tuscan Chicken Breast.
• French Dish – Roasted cauliflower is great with Pork Chops and roasted Brussels sprouts.

Storage Instructions

You can roast cauliflower ahead of time and store it in the fridge in a sealed jar. Cauliflower can leave a strong Sulphur smell in the refrigerator, so seal the container very well. Another option is to freeze roasted cauliflower florets in Ziploc bags or in your meal-prep container. It lasts for 3 months in the freezer.

Thaw the dish the day before using it in the fridge. Rewarm the cauliflower in a microwave, air fryer, or non-stick saucepan.

Allergy Swaps

Below are some ingredient swap options if you are allergic to the ones listed below.

• Chili And Pepper – If you are sensitive to spices, skip them. Feel free to replace them with other spices like paprika, cumin, or turmeric.
• Garlic – For a low-fodmap version, skip the garlic.
• Oil Choices – The best high-smoke oils – the ones that won’t smoke at high temperatures when roasting vegetables – are peanut oil, sesame, or canola oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the answers to your most frequent questions about this recipe.

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