Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower

Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower is a simple, tasty and easy side dish your family will love. Cauliflower florets are tossed with olive oil, Panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices and oven roasted until tender, golden brown and crispy on the outside!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 large head of cauliflower (about 2 1/2 pounds = about 4 cups of florets, rinsed (see notes))
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided, plus more to greasing the baking sheet (see note))
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• Chopped parsley,
lemon wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the cauliflower into medium size florets. Cut larger florets in half to maximize the flat surface of each floret (crumbs stick to the flat part of the cauliflower best).
2. 2Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper and coat it generously with olive oil or cooking spray.
3. 3In a large bowl or in a resealable bag, toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix until the cauliflower is well coated. Add salt and ground black pepper and toss to combine.
4. 4In a medium bowl combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Drizzle the remaining oil over the crumb mixture and mix well.
5. 5Sprinkle the panko crumb mixture onto the prepared sheet pan. Place florets (flat side down), on a single layer on top of the crumbs and press them lightly to help the crumb stick to each floret. Try to leave some room between florets for better air circulation and crispiness.
6. 6Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the crumbs become golden brown. Remove from the oven and with a large spatula flip the cauliflower. Return to the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes.
7. 7Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley.