This Simple Method Makes Perfect Roasted Cauliflower

This Simple Method Makes Perfect Roasted Cauliflower
The best part of roasting cauliflower is that it requires almost zero hands-on cooking. Lauren Volo/TNS
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Roasted cauliflower is a favorite side dish in my house. The hot oven renders the cauliflower supple and golden-brown, giving it both a caramel color and sweet, nutty flavor. The best part of roasting cauliflower is that it requires almost zero hands-on cooking and can easily be flavored with warm spices or aromatic garlic. And if you’ve ever cooked roasted vegetables before, this isn’t too different.

Beyond a side dish (it’s a natural partner to juicy pork chops, chicken thighs, and mac and cheese), roasted cauliflower makes an excellent addition to salads, pastas, and stir fries, and can be turned into a quick and creamy soup post-roasting. Here’s how to do it.

5 Tips for the Best Roasted Cauliflower

Some universal truths of roasting other cruciferous vegetables (or any vegetable, for that matter) ring true for cauliflower too: Preheat your oven, use some kind of oil or fat, avoid overcrowding the pan, and roast the vegetables cut-side down for maximum browning.
Meghan Splawn, TheKitchn.com
Meghan Splawn, TheKitchn.com
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