Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower

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You'll be craving your vegetables with this easy and oh-so-delicious recipe. Cauliflower gets sweet and tender as it caramelizes from the high heat of roasting. A sprinkling of Cheddar and herbs and a squeeze of lemon on top make it crave-worthy.

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Carolyn Casner
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a sheet pan with cauliflower and a wooden spatula
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups cauliflower florets (1 large head or 2 small)

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme or sage

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. Combine cauliflower, oil, herbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet; roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through roasting. Stir, then sprinkle with cheese. Continue roasting until the cauliflower is soft and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Toss with lemon juice and serve.

Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com, October 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136 Calories
10g Fat
8g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 70mg 78%
Folate 86mcg 21%
Sodium 232mg 10%
Calcium 134mg 10%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Potassium 444mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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