Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives
Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives brings tender, caramelized florets together with sweet red onion, bell pepper, and briny olives, finished with a tangy balsamic splash. It’s aromatic with garlic and herbs, vibrant in color, and delicious served warm or at room temperature for a weeknight dinner or a shareable side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- 2
In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Microwave on High for 20 to 30 seconds, watching closely, and remove as soon as the oil bubbles. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine cauliflower florets, red onion, and red bell pepper. Pour in the olive oil mixture and stir until all the vegetables are coated. Spread the vegetables on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven until the vegetables are cooked to your liking, 20 to 25 minutes. For extra color, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully so the vegetables do not burn.
- 5
Sprinkle sliced olives over the vegetables and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
- Calories 118.91 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.09 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 11.39 g 4%
- Total Fat 8.24 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 286.89 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.63 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 252.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 20.76 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 83.9 mg Good Source 93%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Cauliflower, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 118.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Cauliflower, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 118.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives healthy?
- Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 118.91 calories and 2.09 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 286.89 mg (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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