Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika features a tender core and a deeply bronzed crust, rubbed with a smoky fennel–paprika paste that highlights earthy sweetness and gentle heat. A squeeze of lemon brightens each bite, making it a striking vegan centerpiece or versatile side for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Remove the large leaves from the cauliflower. Trim the stalk so the cauliflower sits flat in a Dutch oven.
- 3
Crush the fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle. Stir in the smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk in the olive oil to make a paste. Rub the paste all over the cauliflower. Drizzle the lemon juice over the top.
- 4
Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover and baste with any juices that have collected at the base. Continue to bake, uncovered, until the top is browned and the center feels fully tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 259.58 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 8.97 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 19.79 g 7%
- Total Fat 18.64 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 2.93 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 866.05 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 8.55 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 7.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 65.41 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 606.84 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 9.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 156.03 mg Good Source 173%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cauliflower, Garlic Powder, and Ground Fennel. Each serving provides about 259.58 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cauliflower, Garlic Powder, Ground Fennel, Lemon Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 259.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika healthy?
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 259.58 calories and 8.97 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 866.05 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.93 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, 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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