Description
Marry me cauliflower delight brings roasted Mediterranean flavors to a simple vegetable dish that sings with herbal complexity. Garlic, olive oil, and parmesan cheese elevate this side to a memorable experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1 cup (237 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper (total)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Cauliflower: Meticulously rinse, dry, and dissect cauliflower into uniform florets, eliminating outer leaves and central stem.
- Season and Roast: Arrange florets on parchment-lined baking sheet, lavishly coating with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Distribute in a single, spacious layer and roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to achieve golden, crisp perfection.
- Craft Sauce: In a skillet, sauté minced garlic until translucent, then introduce vegetable broth. Simmer and incorporate heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes, allowing flavors to harmonize for 5 minutes.
- Cheese Integration: Whisk Parmesan into the simmering sauce until achieving a velvety, luxurious consistency.
- Final Assembly: Gently envelop roasted cauliflower in the aromatic sauce, ensuring complete coverage. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while temperatures and flavors are at their zenith.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat cauliflower completely dry to achieve crispy, golden roasted edges and prevent steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Spacing Secret: Spread florets in a single, uncrowded layer on baking sheet to ensure even roasting and prevent soggy texture.
- Temperature Precision: Use exactly 425°F for optimal caramelization, guaranteeing crisp exterior and tender interior of cauliflower.
- Sauce Smoothness: Whisk Parmesan gradually and continuously to prevent clumping and create silky, uniform sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg