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This coconut oil Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower is super easy to make and awesomely delicious, roasted to caramelized perfection! Coated with coconut oil and Parmesan cheese, this cauliflower gets nice and caramelized, and is ready in under an hour!
This recipe was originally published in November 2017. It has been updated with better photos and content. Scroll all the way down below the recipe card to see what the old photos looked like!
Crispy and caramelized around the edges. Roasted in a healthy serving of coconut oil. YUM guys. This Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower is the way cauliflower was meant to be eaten.
I mean seriously, what vegetable isn't just a little bit better when you add cheese? And those perfect little caramelized edges....I'll just pick those out and eat them all day.
This roasted cauliflower really is an amazing side dish. It's got great flavor, it's not too bad for you, and it's SUPER easy to make - just like this Air Fryer cauliflower or Instant Pot cauliflower.
Why This Recipe Works
- The cauliflower is tossed on coconut oil and Parmesan cheese before roasting, ensuring all the edges are covered;
- It is roasted until the edges are caramelized, adding tons of flavor;
- It's incredible easy to make, making it the perfect simple side or holiday dish.
Step By Step Instructions
First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine the coconut oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine.
Add the cauliflower and toss, ensuring the cauliflower is coated with the mixture.
Pour onto a parchment paper line baking sheet.
Roast for 40 minutes, until edges are browned and caramelized and cauliflower is tender when pierced by a fork.
Expert Tips
- Olive oil can be substituted for the coconut oil if desired;
- I recommend using the pre-packaged Kraft (or whatever brand) grated Parmesan cheese. It's not fresh, but it sticks waaaaay better;
- You can add ½ tsp. of garlic powder if desired.
To make a meal, serve this Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower with these amazing dishes:
- Grilled Lamb Chops;
- Honey Baked Ham Recipe;
- Linguine with White Clam Sauce;
- Instant Pot Coq Au Vin;
- Crispy Pork Cutlets.
More Cauliflower Recipes
- Korean Cauliflower Wings;
- Deep Fried Cauliflower from Jo Cooks;
- Cheesy Cauliflower Bake;
- Instant Pot Cauliflower Curry from Pinch of Yum;
- Roasted Winter Vegetables.
Did you make this Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower recipe? Rate the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!
Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. cauliflower florets
- 4 tbsp. coconut oil melted
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine the melted coconut oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the cauliflower and mix with your hands to coat the cauliflower.
- Spread the cauliflower on a flat baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, until edges are browned and caramelized and cauliflower is tender when pierced by a fork.
Expert Tips:
- Olive oil can be substituted for the coconut oil if desired;
- I recommend using the pre-packaged Kraft (or whatever brand) grated Parmesan cheese. It's not fresh, but it sticks waaaaay better;
- You can add ½ tsp. of garlic powder if desired.
Nutrition
The old photos - nothing like being able to laugh at yourself!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
We love roasted cauliflower and make it quite often. I have never used coconut oil though and that is such an awesome idea. The flavor of coconut oil will pair so well with the cauliflower. I will be making it this way next time.
Danielle
It really does go well. I hope you get a chance to try it!
Alison
A good roasted cauliflower is amazing! It's also a vegetable I can actually get my husband to eat, and he loved the addition of parmesan.
Danielle
Right? LOL!
Beth
I love the coconut oil on this cauliflower! It adds a delicious flavor! Thanks for the tips! It came out perfectly!
Danielle
So glad you liked it!
Ana F
This recipe is delicious! I really enjoyed dressing up my boring cauliflower with the parmesan flavor. Thanks for the recipe Danielle!
Danielle
you're welcome Ana! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
kim
I absolutely love this recipe! It was super easy to make and had so much flavor. I will definitely be making again!
Danielle
So glad you liked it!
Mahy
The combination of ingredients is out of this world - SO GOOD! I can see myself enjoying this cauliflower like nobody else - can't wait to make that Parmesan cheese coating!
Danielle
Thanks Mahy!
Anita
What a nice and simple recipe to enjoy more cauliflower. Since we are a big garlic lovers, we'll definitely be adding that 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. 🙂
Danielle
Right? I'm totally with you!
Andrea Metlika
I love Parmesan on veggies and this cauliflower looks fantastic.
Danielle
Thanks!
Alexandra
I LOVE cauliflower, and roasted like this was just so divine!
Danielle
So glad you liekd it!
Pam
I have really been getting into roasting vegetables, but haven't tried cauliflower yet. Thanks for all of the great tips!
Danielle
Hope you get to try it!
kim
Love this recipe! This was so easy and delicious! Will definitely be making again!
Danielle
So glad you liked it!
kathy
This sounds delicious!!
Sophie
Hmm they look delicious! Definitely trying it out!
Danielle@wenthere8this
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them.
Renee
Yummy these look great!!
Danielle@wenthere8this
Thanks! They're super easy to make too 🙂
Thao @ In Good Flavor
I don't use fresh cauliflower much because of the laziness factor. Roasting it in coconut oil and cheese sounds so good that I might need to take control of my laziness and get me some cauliflower. The caramelized, crispy edges just look too good! My sister made some cauliflower fried rice with shrimp this past summer when she came for a visit. I have never had it before, but it was actually quite good. Now, what I haven't had is cauliflower pizza crust...
Danielle@wenthere8this
That's why I always buy it cut up! I hate chopping it up myself 🙂 Those caramelized edges are the best part!