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Lemon Pepper Roasted Cauliflower Florets

Lemon Pepper Roasted Cauliflower Florets

Easy to make, Lemon Pepper Roasted Cauliflower Florets are a zesty side that pairs well with various meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley
  • more pepper to taste before serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Cut the cauliflower florets away from the cauliflower stems. Cut each floret into quarter sized pieces.
  • Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet or in an oven safe cast iron pan. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper. Toss the cauliflower to evenly coat and then arrange it evenly on the bottom of the pan.
  • Roast in the oven at 400ºF for 30-40 minutes, stirring about 20 minutes in. Cook until the bottoms of the cauliflower are beginning to brown and the florets are tender.
  • Remove from the oven and toss with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cauliflower, easy recipe, healthy, lemon pepper, roasted, Vegetarian
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