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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.

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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.

bowl of raw cauliflower with shredded parmesan cheese

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:

bowl of roasted cauliflower with tray of cauliflower in the background

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!

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Baked Parmesan Cauliflower

This baked parmesan cauliflower is super easy to make and awesomely delicious, roasted to caramelized perfection!

5 from 14 votes

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: people

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound fresh cauliflower florets
▢ 4 tablespoons coconut oil substitute other fats
▢ 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
▢ 1 teaspoon sea salt
▢ chopped fresh parsley optional for garnish
▢ fresh lemon optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Heat the baking sheet in the oven while the oven heats up.
Combine the 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 20-30 minutes, until edges are browned and caramelized and cauliflower is tender when pierced by a fork.