Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

  • 1 and ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese (can substitute with ~1/2 cup nutritional yeast)

  • 2 tsp paprika 

  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp ground pepper, divided 

  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

  • ½ tsp parsley 

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets (about 6 cups)

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced 

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice 

  • 2 tsp grated lemon zest 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a high rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Combine Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast) and seasonings (paprika, Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp pepper, and cayenne pepper) in a large bowl. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet.  

  3. Place cauliflower in the same bowl, adding olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and remaining ¼ tsp black pepper. Toss until cauliflower is coated. Arrange cauliflower florets cut-side down, in a single layer directly on top of Parmesan mixture. 

  4. Roast until cauliflower is tender and the Parmesan in golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Let stand until cauliflower cools, about 6-8 minutes.

  5. Top with parsley and lemon zest before serving.

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