Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon & Garlic

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This roasted cauliflower is simple, bright, and built around letting the oven bring out natural flavor. As it roasts, the cauliflower becomes tender with crisp, caramelized edges. Garlic adds warmth and depth, while lemon lifts everything at the end with freshness. It’s a dish that feels light but satisfying, fitting easily into everyday meals. No extra steps, no fuss, just steady heat and clean flavors. Familiar, reliable, and quietly comforting.

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Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon & Garlic

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Roasted cauliflower with lemon and garlic made with simple ingredients for an easy vegetarian side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 157

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 30 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and tender.
  5. Remove from oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 116mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add lemon zest for extra brightness if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Best enjoyed fresh.

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