If you’ve had roasted garlic and roasted cauliflower then you’ll understand why Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic is so delicious! And everyone who likes the flavor of garlic and enjoys cauliflower is going to love this perfect cauliflower side dish that’s so tasty and easy to make!
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Before I share this amazing recipe for Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic I want to ask whether you’ve tried roasting whole garlic cloves in the oven until they’re sweet and delicious? I’ve shared a few recipes for vegetables roasted with garlic and every time I’ve talked about the amazing flavor of roasted garlic!
This recipe was adapted from a classic Cauliflower recipe from my friend Alanna, but when we decided to update my version recently to get photos that might entice you to make it, we switched out the minced garlic for roasted whole garlic cloves, and wow, what a great change that was! And if you buy pre-peeled garlic cloves this is such a simple and delicious idea for a low-carb side dish!
If you haven’t tried roasting cauliflower or roasting garlic, I think this recipe is absolutely a must try! And it’s definitely time to start using the oven, so let the roasted vegetable love begin!
What ingredients do you need?
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- cauliflower
- garlic cloves (Garlic cloves that come in a jar are fine for this.)
- good quality Olive Oil (affiliate link)
- salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
What makes Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic so good?
I love the way roasting at a high temperature brings out the flavor of vegetables, and roasted cauliflower gets a slightly nutty flavor that you don’t get from cauliflower that’s cooked in other ways. And in this recipe the flavor of the roasted garlic is such a bonus! Don’t be afraid to roast the cauliflower until it’s starting to get slightly browned on the edges; that will make the flavor even better!
How low in carbs is the Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic?
This amazing roasted cauliflower side dish has only about 6 net carbs per serving.
How to make Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic:
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- Preheat the oven to 425F/220C.
- Cut up a medium-large head of cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel garlic cloves if you’re not using pre-peeled garlic from a jar.
- Toss the cauliflower and garlic cloves with olive oil, stirring until the garlic and the cauliflower are completely coated with oil.
- Spread the garlic and cauliflower out on a large baking sheet, in a single layer. (Use two baking sheets if you need to to keep it in a single layer; my cauliflower is a bit crowded on the baking sheet.)
- Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning several times until the garlic is starting to get brown and cauliflower is getting brown on the edges.
- Season Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic with salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste and serve hot. Some people like a squeeze of lemon juice on this as well!
Make it a Low-Carb Meal:
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic would be delicious with Pork with Peanut Sauce, Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce, Marinated Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers, or Grilled Cuban Flank Steak for a low-carb dinner!
More Roasted Vegetables with Garlic:
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 30 garlic cloves (Garlic cloves that come in a jar are fine for this.)
- 3 T good quality olive oil
- salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F/220C. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray (or use two baking sheets if your head of cauliflower is extra large.
- Cut up the head of cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel garlic cloves if needed.
- Toss the cauliflower and garlic cloves with olive oil, stirring until the garlic and the cauliflower are all completely coated with oil.
- Spread the garlic and cauliflower out on a large baking sheet, in a single layer. (Use two baking sheets if you need to to keep it in a single layer.)
- Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning several times until the garlic is starting to get brown and cauliflower is getting brown on the edges.
- Season with salt and fresh-ground black pepper and serve hot.
Notes
This recipe was adapted from Roasted Cauliflower by my friend Alanna at A Veggie Venture and I think it’s fun that this was the very first recipe Alanna posted on her veggie-centric blog! The updated version tested with help from Jake and Kara, and we all gobbled it up when it was done!
Nutrition Information
Yield
6
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 0mgSodium 114mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 3g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic is a perfect side dish for any low-carb or Keto diet, and the recipe also works for any phase of the original South Beach Diet.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
The recipe for cauliflower roasted with garlic was first posted in 2006, and I’ve been making it ever since. It was last updated with more information in 2024.
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