“Cheesy” Roasted Cauliflower
Nutritional yeast is a healthy alternative to Parmesan cheese, as it holds a nutty flavor that lends itself well to everything from pasta to popcorn. Here it works to coat cauliflower, which is then roasted and transformed into an addictive snack or side.
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Ingredients
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 large head of cauliflower (about 5 to 6 heaping cups)
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (TRY: Simply Organic Nutritional Yeast)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (TRY: Simply Organic Garlic Powder)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (TRY: Simply Organic Ground Black Pepper)
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Parsley, for garnish, optional
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line large baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets. In a medium bowl, combine nutritional yeast, garlic powder, pepper and salt.
- Pour oil into a small bowl. Lightly dip each floret into oil* and then dip into nutritional yeast mixture to coat. Place on baking sheet and repeat with each floret.
- Bake 45 to 60 minutes, until browned. Serve and top with a handful of chopped parsley (if using).
- *Cauliflower should be lightly coated in oil, not saturated, so avoid submerging it into the bowl.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1/6 of roasted cauliflower
- Calories 143
- Carbohydrate Content 9 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 9 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 7 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 33 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0 g