Lemon Garlic Parmesan Smashed Cauliflower Recipe

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We all love a good smashed potato recipe but lets jump on the cauliflower with this method. Also who can resist the garlic, parmesan and lemon flavor combination. They take about an hour to make but worth the process and you can easily prepare the rest of the meal while its roasting and getting crispy.

If you love this recipe you will love my Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks or my Meaty Cauliflower or my Cauliflower Wedge Salad.

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Lemon Garlic Parmesan Smashed Cauliflower Recipe

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4.75 from 8 votes

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 50 minutes mins

Total Time: 55 minutes mins

Ingredients 

US CustomaryMetric

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into medium size florets (not too big not too small)
• 3 tbs olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 lemon, zested + juiced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese*
• 1/2 tsp each paprika, onion powder, Italian herb blend
• salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

• freshly grated parmesan, lemon wedges, chives

Dip:

• Lazy Tzatziki

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375℉. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Add your cauliflower pieces to the pan all in the middle. Pour on the oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, parmesan, spices, salt and pepper. Toss to coat all pieces well. Spread out evenly and roast in your oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the oven and flip each piece. Place back in the oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes bump up the oven temp to 475℉. Remove the pan from the oven and using a meat mallet or flat and smooth surface to gently smash the cauliflower. Don't press too hard and too flat – them will come apart. Place back in the oven for 10 minutes to brown and crisp.
• Garnish with freshly grated parmesan, lemon wedges to squeeze on and chives.

Notes

*Or use 2tbs Nutritional Yeast to make this dish vegan!

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg

Author: Stella