Roasted Cauliflower n’ Carrots–to Die For!
Written by Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD // March 19, 2010 // Nutrition, Recipes // 11 Comments
So … can I just say that I’m-–hmmm … what’s the best way to describe this? Oh, YES–on a veggie roasting rampage!
Why? Well, if you don’t know by now, my philosophy, especially for the time being—where “Go! Go! Go!” trumps the daily grind—is quick, easy, healthful meals that taste good! And one thing that just dampens my inner-healthifying light is when people tell me, “Healthy food just doesn’t taste good…” My insides curdle, momentarily, and consequently, 
I find myself rattling off an assortment of recipes, foods, snacks, meals, etc. that are healthy and taste good!
For example … a conversation with my Nana … (Nana—look! You’re on GGB! I betcha you’re smiling and just a tad perturbed that I’m “exposing” you! Don’t worry … I’ll make it up to you 
)
The Convo
My Nana: Where are you calling me from? It sounds like you’re at a party.
Me: Oh, well, I’m at Trader Joe’s … guess that is my version of a party…
My Nana: Gosh, you’re always doing something when you call—you’re a busy lady. So, what are you going to buy?
Me: Mmm … let’s see … right now I got lettuce, chocolate covered raisins, oatmeal, apples, broccoli, strawberries, GRAPES, carrots, and cauliflower.
My Nana: Ew … I HATE cauliflower … it tastes awful.
Me: Are you kidding me? Nana! It tastes SOOO good … OH. MY. GOSH. … I will give you a recipe that’ll have you eating the whole head of cauliflower (ha-ha … true story!).
My Nana: Well, if you say so Corinney, what is it?
Hence, I present you with a recipe that’s easy on the waistline, awesome for your insides, and to die for on your taste buds 
Olive Oil N’ Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower with Baby Carrots
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chopped cauliflower (or as much as desired/needed)
- 1.5 – 2 cups baby carrots or chopped carrots ( or balanced to meet the cauliflower amount)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil OR a 2-3 second spray of an olive oil cooking spray
- About 3 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese (I used Trader Joe’s Grated Parmesan & Romano)
- Sea salt to taste (note: nothing special about sea salt. I just prefer its taste)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Place cauliflower and carrots on baking sheet or in Pyrex baking pan
- Drizzle or spray veggies with olive oil
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the veggies
- Add sea salt to taste
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes
- When done, cauliflower should appear crispy, which means it’s “oh so good!”and carrots may look a lil’ under the weather—but this just means they’re done!
- Enjoy! I know I LoVe it
Nutrition information per 1 cup: 93 calories, 5 g fat, 9 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein, 3 g fiber
Nana, there you have it! And GGB readers, now you do too! I absolutely guarantee that if you, your kids, other half, or gal pals don’t like cauliflower, or carrots for that matter, they’ll truly DIG this combo. And I betcha, they ask for more!
Happy Healthifying!
Have you ever had roasted cauliflower? If so, did you adore it?!?
Do you have a FAV veggie roasting recipe? If so, drop a link in the comments box and share the health!
I say goodbye to fad diets, bogus "fat-burning" pills, and processed, non-food food. And, I smile hello to a healthifying lifestyle full of fruits, veggies, and whole grains, sweaty workouts, the occasional "chocolate fix," sleep, family and friend time, and quality "me time" with a focus on health. I look forward to your comments and thoughts as the posts healthify on by!
11 Comments on " Roasted Cauliflower n’ Carrots–to Die For! "
I LOVE roasted cauliflower. I can’t get enough of it…I find it strangely addicting, as if it were french fries or something.
lol me too!!!
What a great recipe. I actually love cauliflower, but I think it’s one of those tastes that is “acquired” and most people can’t get over the smell, let alone the taste. I actually just had some cauliflower with some cheese melted on top. Perfect combination. I have never roasted it though, I can’t believe it. I will definitely try this!
You know…I don’t know if I’ve ever had roasted cauliflower! But I know I would love it. I like it steamed, and I love all veggies roasted!
I think Cauliflower is one of the few veggies I have tried roasted…maybe its time to change that!
My husband, sadly, is not a cauliflower fan – maybe he will like it roasted though.
This recipe looks delicious! I have never baked cauliflower..sounds great! I will definitely have to give this a try!
Wow Corinne, that veggie meal looks “muy muy deliciouso” quoting Speedy Gonzalez. Never change the blog, its very well done!
I love roasted veggies. In fact I think that’s what I’m going to do tonight. Roast all my vegetables for next weeks meals.. Oh what a saturday!
Yum! This recipe sounds delicious. The other night I tried roasting broccoli….do not rec trying this. They are much better steamed.
Baked cauliflower is my all time favorite vegetable dish, but it’s such a tough thing to get right. Your recipe is by far one of the best I’ve had in years. I am switching over to this. With the carrots it’s just that much better! Great post and recipe!
Thanks for the feedback! Glad to hear it!