Side Dish Vegetable Side Dish Cauliflower Side Dish Roasted Cauliflower Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & Parmesan 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews This whole roasted cauliflower recipe is incredibly easy—and requires just 5 minutes of active time—but delivers a healthy side dish that's impressive enough for entertaining. A mixture of Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze adds tons of flavor. Serve the whole roasted cauliflower with roast chicken, turkey or pork or as part of a vegetarian meal. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 4, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This roasted cauliflower requires only five minutes of prep time for an impressive dish.Cauliflower is a good source of fiber, supporting digestive health.Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze combine for rich, savory flavors. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (see Tip) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Remove leaves from cauliflower. Slice the bottom of the core off so that it will sit evenly on the baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil all over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, core-side up, for 45 minutes. Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and balsamic glaze together in a small bowl. Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Using a fork, gently separate the florets and drizzle the oil-and-vinegar mixture over and into the cauliflower. Roast, core-side down, for 15 more minutes. Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Combine Parmesan and thyme; pat all over the surface and into the crevices of the cauliflower. Return to the oven and roast, core-side down, until tender and browned, about 15 minutes more. Before serving, drizzle the cauliflower with any excess vinaigrette that has accumulated on the baking sheet. Tips Tip: Balsamic glaze is balsamic vinegar that's cooked until it's very thick. Look for it with other vinegars in well-stocked supermarkets. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 149 Calories 10g Fat 11g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 149 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 5g Protein 6g 11% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Vitamin A 127IU 3% Vitamin C 72mg 80% Folate 85mcg 21% Sodium 370mg 16% Calcium 121mg 9% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 27mg 6% Potassium 463mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.