Roasted cauliflower

This really quick and tasty roasted cauliflower is perfect served as tapas or as a simple side dish. There’s something wonderfully satisfying about roasted cauliflower: as it cooks, the florets turn beautifully golden at the edges, becoming tender inside with a deep, nutty sweetness you just don’t get from boiling or steaming. With just a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of seasoning, this humble vegetable transforms into a vibrant, fuss‑free side that works with almost any meal.

Whether you serve it with chicken, fish, curries, grain bowls or a simple weeknight dinner, roasted cauliflower brings warmth, flavour and effortless versatility to the table.

What goes well alongside this dish?

This roasted cauliflower goes well with so many dishes — try it alongside grilled chicken, salmon, white fish, pork chops or sausages. It’s also delicious with curries, grain bowls, couscous, rice or even tucked into wraps and salads. Whether you’re serving tapas‑style plates or a simple weeknight dinner, it’s a brilliantly flexible side that works with almost anything

Roasted cauliflower

Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large cauliflower, broken into small florets
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan or cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200ºc/Gas 6.
  • Arrange the cauliflower florets in a roasting tin.  Add the oil and paprika and toss together and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the oven for 25mins until tender and lightly browned at the edges.
  • Sprinkle over the cheese and serve immediately.