Cauliflower with Brown Butter Crispy Crumbs
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this irresistible Cauliflower with Brown Butter Crispy Crumbs recipe! Tender, golden-roasted cauliflower florets are paired with a rich and nutty brown butter breadcrumb topping that’s bursting with flavor. Toasted breadcrumbs are infused with garlic, fragrant lemon zest, fresh parsley, and a hint of Parmesan cheese, creating a tantalizingly crispy contrast to the softened cauliflower. Perfect as a stunning side dish or a light main course, this recipe combines simple techniques like roasting and browning butter to deliver maximum flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this crowd-pleasing dish transforms humble cauliflower into something extraordinary.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (about 2 pounds) Cauliflower
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Trim the cauliflower by removing the leaves and cutting the head into small, bite-sized florets.
Place the cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
Spread the cauliflower into a single layer and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the brown butter breadcrumbs. Heat 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the butter begins to foam and turns a deep golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 4-5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Reduce the heat to low and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the browned butter. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 cup of breadcrumbs to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the brown butter.
Toast the breadcrumbs in the skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest into the toasted breadcrumbs. Season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving dish and drizzle with any remaining olive oil from the baking sheet for extra flavor.
Sprinkle the brown butter crispy breadcrumbs generously over the roasted cauliflower.
Serve immediately and enjoy this savory, nutty, and crispy cauliflower dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.4 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 5619 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.1 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2947 mg | 63% | |
*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.
