Vegan Savory Baked Cauliflower

Transform your weeknight meals with this irresistible Vegan Savory Baked Cauliflower recipe! Bursting with bold flavors from a smoky blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, and nutritional yeast, this roasted cauliflower dish is perfectly tender with a golden, crispy coating. Drizzled with fresh lemon juice and garnished with chopped parsley, it’s a vibrant, plant-based dish that works beautifully as a hearty side or a standout main course. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy vegan recipe is a nutritious and satisfying alternative to traditional roasted veggies, making it ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or even entertaining. Plus, it's gluten-free and loaded with wholesome ingredients—perfect for any healthy eating lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until blended.

Step 4

Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the spice mixture.

Step 5

Spread the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender, tossing halfway through the baking time.

Step 7

Remove the cauliflower from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice.

Step 8

Sprinkle the baked cauliflower with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve the savory baked cauliflower hot as a side dish or a main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(698.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	613.7

Total Fat 44.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2120.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 19.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 213.7mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 2378.8mg	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: 61.0%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 26.9%