Crispy Baked Cauliflower (Savory, Addictive Version)
🥦 Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into bite-size florets)
2–3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin (optional but 🔥)
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper
Optional upgrades:
2 tbsp grated Parmesan (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
Fresh lemon juice
Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro)
🔥 How to Bake It (the crispy way)
Heat oven to 220°C / 425°F
High heat = crispy edges, tender insides.
Dry the cauliflower
If you washed it, pat it dry. Moisture = sad, soggy veg.
Season generously
Toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt & pepper.
Don’t skimp—this is where the flavor lives.
Spread it out
Single layer on a baking tray. Crowding = steaming. We want roasting.
Bake 25–30 minutes
Flip halfway.
Pull it out when the edges are browned and crispy.
Finish strong
Add Parmesan or nutritional yeast + a squeeze of lemon.
Optional herbs on top for fancy vibes.
Next-Level Sauces (This is where it beats meat)
Want it dangerously good?
🔥 Spicy Honey-Garlic Glaze
1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp chili paste
Brush on in the last 5 minutes of baking.
🧄 Creamy Garlic Dip
Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt)
Lemon + garlic + salt
Dip = instant addiction.
🌶 Buffalo-Style
Hot sauce + melted butter (or vegan butter)
Toss after baking. Unreal on cauliflower.
How to Eat It (aka how people accidentally go vegetarian)
In wraps/tacos 🌯
On top of rice or quinoa bowls
Stuffed into pita with sauce
Straight off the tray like a snack (no shame)
If you want, tell me:
🔥 spicy or mild?
🧄 garlicky or herby?
🧀 cheesy or vegan?
I’ll tailor you a “this-shouldn’t-be-this-good” version.
