Low Carb Butter-Roasted Cauliflower — Recipe —  Diet Doctor (2024)

Low Carb Butter-Roasted Cauliflower — Recipe — Diet Doctor (1)

These golden cauliflower florets may be small, but their flavor is mighty! Butter-roasting infuses cauli with a nutty flavor that melts in your mouth. The texture of potatoes minus the carbs. So get cooking...

March 2 2017 by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Side dish

These golden cauliflower florets may be small, but their flavor is mighty! Butter-roasting infuses cauli with a nutty flavor that melts in your mouth. The texture of potatoes minus the carbs. So get cooking...

USMetric

4 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 900 g cauliflower
  • 2 oz. 55 g butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Trim and cut the cauliflower into small florets; the smaller, the quicker they will be done.

  3. Place in a large baking dish. Salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Cover with thin slices of butter. Bake on the upper rack in the oven and roast for about 20 minutes or more, depending on the size of the florets.

Air fryer method

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

Trim the cauliflower into small florets. Melt the butter, and toss the cauliflower florets in the butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Place in the air fryer for 16 minutes, turning the florets over halfway through.

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8 comments

  1. 1 comment removed
  2. 2

    Nancy

    July 7 2020

    SOOOOOO simply perfect! Good too with a dizzle of lemon zest and a pinch of pecorino!
    Will try with other veggies!

    Reply: #3

  3. 3

    Reply to comment #2 by Nancy

    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    July 7 2020

    SOOOOOO simply perfect! Good too with a dizzle of lemon zest and a pinch of pecorino!
    Will try with other veggies!

    I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!

  4. 4

    Janet

    September 22 2020

    Could I use frozen cauliflower florets for this dish?

    Reply: #5

  5. 5

    Reply to comment #4 by Janet

    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    September 22 2020

    Could I use frozen cauliflower florets for this dish?

    Yes, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.

  6. 6

    Janet

    October 16 2020

    I made this with fresh cauliflower the first time, and with frozen the second time. The fresh cauliflower still had some solidness and was so much better. The frozen cauliflower was mushy.

    Reply: #7

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    Reply to comment #6 by Janet

    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    October 16 2020

    I made this with fresh cauliflower the first time, and with frozen the second time. The fresh cauliflower still had some solidness and was so much better. The frozen cauliflower was mushy.

    Thanks for letting us know!

  8. 8

    Dusty

    June 14 2021

    placed these out on the Teager in a proper oven-pan... but at 400 degrees, the butter starts to smoke something fierce (butter starts to smoke around 375. Next time I'll use Ghee instead)! Had to lower temp to 375 and continue. Turned out great (other than the billowing smoke that made our backyard look like it was on fire! LOL)

    Reply: #9

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    Reply to comment #8 by Dusty

    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    June 14 2021

    placed these out on the Teager in a proper oven-pan... but at 400 degrees, the butter starts to smoke something fierce (butter starts to smoke around 375. Next time I'll use Ghee instead)! Had to lower temp to 375 and continue. Turned out great (other than the billowing smoke that made our backyard look like it was on fire! LOL)

    Thank you for your feedback. We have not experienced this issue with a traditional oven at 400.

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Low Carb Butter-Roasted Cauliflower — Recipe —  Diet Doctor (2024)

FAQs

What is the nutritional value of oven roasted cauliflower? ›

Nutrition Information for Oven-Roasted Cauliflower

Each 1 ½ cup serving has 110 calories, 14 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fiber, 5 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein and 180 mg of sodium. Each serving also provides over 20% of many vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent source of those nutrients.

How to eat raw cauliflower? ›

You can eat it raw, tossed in a salad, or as a snack with a dip like hummus. It's easy to cook, which gives it a creamier, nuttier taste that takes on the flavor of whatever you use as seasoning. How you cook cauliflower matters. You can keep more of its nutrients if you steam, roast, or stir-fry it.

Does cauliflower lose nutrients when roasted? ›

Roasted or broiled — Dry heat cooking methods are a great way to enjoy vegetables without losing too many nutrients. Plus, roasting or broiling make tougher vegetables more palatable and easier to digest. Boiled — When cooking vegetables over a long period of time in water, some nutrients will be lost.

What is the best way to cook cauliflower without losing nutrients? ›

Steaming and microwaving cauliflower will better preserve its vitamin content, especially the B vitamins, than if it is boiled. To microwave: Put 2 cups of florets in a shallow microwavable dish, or cover a whole head of cauliflower with plastic wrap.

How many times a week should you eat cauliflower? ›

How many times a week should you eat cauliflower? It's recommended to eat at least 3/4 cup of cauliflower every day. This means you should have almost 5 cups every week. For those who can easily digest this vegetable, it would be good to have 1.5 cups every day, which amounts to about 10 cups of cauliflower in a week.

What pairs well with cauliflower? ›

Anchovy, beef, blue cheese, buffalo mozzarella, butter, cheddar cheese, chickpeas, curry, farro, feta cheese, gruyère cheese, parmesan cheese, pork, quinoa, rice, saffron, tahini, tofu, turkey, turmeric, yoghurt.

Is roasted cauliflower good for you? ›

If you're not into cauliflower, try it roasted. It'll be on your veggie rotation in no time. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable responsible for helping to reduce risk of cancer due to it's special antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory effects, as well as it's high fiber content.

Are there any negatives to eating cauliflower? ›

While everyone's tolerance is different, too much cauliflower can create G.I. distress, like excess gas and bloating. “Make sure to drink enough water to move it through your system,” suggests Lincoln. Cooking it can also dial back digestion woes.

What part of cauliflower is not edible? ›

Every part of a cauliflower is edible, even the tough outer skin. However, we do recommend peeling this part before cooking as it's a bit tough to chew.

Which vegetables should not be eaten raw? ›

These are the 6 vegetables that should never be consumed raw
  • Potatoes. Uncooked potatoes not only taste bad but can also lead to digestive problems. ...
  • Cruciferous Vegetables. ...
  • Red Kidney Beans. ...
  • Mushrooms. ...
  • Eggplant. ...
  • French Beans.

Are oven roasted vegetables healthy? ›

are roasted vegetables healthy? YES! Roasted vegetables are extremely nutritious! Vegetables contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber — which has so many amazing health benefits — plus phytochemicals and antioxidants that may reduce inflammation and help fight off disease.

What is the nutrition of cauliflower bake? ›

Nutrition Facts
  • Total Fat 3.6g. 5%
  • Saturated Fat 2.4g. 12%
  • Trans Fat 0.1g.
  • Total Carbs 6g. 2%
  • Net Carbs 5g.
  • Dietary Fiber 2g. 6%
  • Total Sugars 2g.
  • Added Sugars 0g.

What is the nutritional value of 1 cup cooked cauliflower? ›

Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 1 cup (1" pieces)
Protein (g)1.14
Carbohydrate, by difference (g)2.55
Energy (kcal)14.26
Sugars, total (g)0.87
Fiber, total dietary (g)1.67
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Is cauliflower more nutritious than potatoes? ›

Besides offering a lower-starch option, cauliflower also packs a lot more nutrition than a simple white potato or white rice, especially the latter.

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