Description
Thanksgiving Cauliflower is a scrumptious and healthy side dish that transforms your holiday table with its crispy roasted florets and tangy balsamic-honey sauce. This vibrant dish not only delights the palate but also impresses guests with its colorful presentation. Simple to prepare and easily customizable, it caters to both vegetarian and meat-loving guests alike, making it a must-have at your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1.5 lbs), cut into florets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the cauliflower by cutting it into bite-sized florets, rinsing under cool water, and patting dry.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Spread the florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower roasts, whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once roasted, drizzle the cauliflower with the sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg