This roasted cauliflower with carrots dish is very easy to make! All you need to do is season chopped cauliflower and carrots with some fresh garlic and thyme, and then roast it all in the oven on a sheetpan. The result is a wonderfully fragrant and healthy meal that is sure to satisfy any appetite. Plus, it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) with the rack set in the center of the oven. Prepare a large sheet pan with parchment paper. See note(1)
Remove the core from the cauliflower and chop the florets into 2" pieces. Rinse under cold running water. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the carrots, rinse and cut diagonally into ¼-inch slices. Add the carrots to the bowl.
Separate the cloves of garlic. Place the cloves on a cutting board, and with a large knife, with firm pressure, press down on the garlic until it peels. Discard the paper and trim away the root end of each clove; add to bowl.
Add thyme, oil, salt and pepper. Toss with tongs, making sure your seasonings are evenly distributed.
Scatter all on the baking dish. Roast 30 minutes. Pull a piece of cauliflower and test for doneness. Roast another 10 minutes or so. See note(2)
Notes
(1) Roasted vegetables caramelize and char a little when the air around them circulates. To roast a whole head of cauliflower, use a half sheet pan to make sure there is a lot of room in the pan. When the pieces are close, they steam and come out very soft.Parchment paper has a heat rating on the box. Some brands only go up to 350 degrees and then the paper starts to burn. Others are good to 400 degrees. Check the package. If the box says not to use over 350 degrees, lower the heat and extend the roasting time about 15 minutes.(2) Halfway through roasting, remove one piece of cauliflower from the oven and see how far along it is; if it's still firm, rotate the pan 180 degrees, and roast for another 20 minutes.Variations:
Spicy - add a tablespoon of chili pepper flakes to the mixing bowl when incorporating all of your ingredients.
Sweet - You can drizzle a tablespoon of honey over the pan for about 5 minutes before it comes out of the oven for sweetness. Good for Paleo and KaufmannPhase 2, not good for Whole 30 or Kaufmann Phase One).
Nutrition Facts
Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots
Amount per Serving
Calories
161.4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
11.1
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
1.7
g
11
%
Sodium
386.8
mg
17
%
Potassium
678.6
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
14.8
g
5
%
Fiber
5.1
g
21
%
Sugar
6.4
g
7
%
Protein
3.5
g
7
%
Net Carbohydrates
9.7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
161.4
Net Carbohydrates
9.7
g
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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