Mediterranean Diet Savory Baked Cauliflower

Elevate your vegetable game with this Mediterranean Diet Savory Baked Cauliflower recipe, a deliciously wholesome dish that's bursting with bold flavors and heart-healthy ingredients. Tender cauliflower florets are roasted to golden perfection, infused with the vibrant essence of garlic, zesty lemon, aromatic dried oregano, and fresh parsley, all brought together with the richness of extra virgin olive oil. This easy, one-pan recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 50 minutes—but also aligns perfectly with the principles of the Mediterranean diet, making it a nutritious, low-calorie side dish or light main course. Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled meats or atop a fresh salad, this oven-baked delight provides a satisfying crunch and a fragrant herbaceous aroma, guaranteed to impress your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 whole Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash the cauliflower head thoroughly and then remove the outer leaves. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

Step 3

Place the cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add the minced garlic to the bowl with the cauliflower.

Step 5

Juice the lemon and add the lemon juice to the bowl.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley, then add it along with the dried oregano to the cauliflower mixture.

Step 7

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the cauliflower. Add the salt and black pepper.

Step 8

Toss everything together until the cauliflower florets are well-coated with the oil and spices.

Step 9

Spread the cauliflower mixture evenly on a large baking sheet.

Step 10

Place the sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown in spots, turning halfway through the cooking time.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm, garnished with a little extra chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(727.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	558.8

Total Fat 44.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2100.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 13.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 199.9mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 2080.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 27.1%