Roasted cauliflower is proof that vegetables don’t need much to become something special. Once often overlooked or boiled into blandness, cauliflower transforms completely when introduced to heat, space, and time. In the oven, its edges caramelize, its natural sweetness deepens, and its texture becomes both tender and crisp.
This is the kind of dish that shows up quietly but wins everyone over. It doesn’t try to imitate anything else it simply becomes the best version of itself. A little olive oil, a pinch of salt, and steady heat are enough to let the vegetable speak for itself.
In the Let’s Veg way of living, roasted cauliflower represents simplicity done right. It’s affordable, easy to grow, endlessly adaptable, and welcoming to all kinds of meals. It works as a side, a topping, or the base of a bowl. It pairs well with spices, sauces, or nothing at all.
Most of all, it reminds us that eating vegetables doesn’t have to feel like a compromise. Sometimes, it’s just about giving them the time and respect they deserve.
Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- Season the Cauliflower
- Place cauliflower florets in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss well until evenly coated.
- Roast
- Spread florets in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and tender with crisp edges.
- Finish & Serve
- Remove from oven.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of herbs if desired.
- Serve hot or warm.