This super easy low-carb side is loaded with all of your favorite flavors! The crispy bits of bacon and cheese pair perfectly with tender, keto-friendly cauliflower!
Cauliflower has begun getting a lot more attention lately, have you noticed? With the popular keto diet, people are turning to cauliflower to fill the potato-shaped void in their lives, maybe.
I’m certainly not complaining! I love my Garlic Butter Mashed Cauliflower, but I think this veggie really shines best when we pair it with simple ingredients that compliment its natural flavor and texture. So bring on the bacon, cheddar, and ranch!
Cauliflower has begun getting a lot more attention lately, have you noticed? With the popular keto diet, people are turning to cauliflower to fill the potato-shaped void in their lives, maybe.
I’m certainly not complaining! I love my Garlic Butter Mashed Cauliflower, but I think this veggie really shines best when we pair it with simple ingredients that compliment its natural flavor and texture. So bring on the bacon, cheddar, and ranch!
Ingredients in Cheddar Bacon Ranch Roasted Cauliflower
The entire recipe and instructions are below, this is a quick overview of the items you will need to make this recipe:
Cauliflower
Ranch seasoning
Olive Oil
Bacon
Cheddar Cheese
How to Make Crispy Roasted Cauliflower
This cauliflower will change the mind of even the biggest cauliflower hater! Just follow these tips for the best crunchy, cheesy roasted cauliflower!
The Slice: It’s all in how you cut the cauliflower! I find that slicing the cauliflower into flat sections makes for a better roast cauliflower than simply breaking it up into florets. This way, the flat sides get super crispy as they cook – texture is key!
Prep work: Be sure to line your pan with parchment paper to avoid sticking, and give the cauliflower a good head start before adding in the cheddar so the cheese doesn’t burn (do this only in the last 5-10 minutes or so).
Why should I eat cauliflower?
Cauliflower has many health benefits. It’s super satisfying and filling, yet naturally low in carbs and high in fiber.(around 5g of carbs per 100g serving). It has vitamins, minerals and is a good source of antioxidants. It is also super versatile, it is great roasted, mashed, and more!
How many carbs are in Roasted Cauliflower?
This recipe contains 6.3 grams of carbs and 2.1 grams of fiber, meaning it weighs in at about 4 net carbs in total per serving! Pair with a low carb protein like some of the recipes I suggested below and you have a well rounded, low carb meal!
What goes well with cauliflower?
Some of my favorite main dishes that pair well with cauliflower are these Steak Wraps. This recipe features flank steak wrapped around vegetables and pan seared. They are quick, easy and naturally low carb.
I also love this dish with Blackened Chicken. The smokey, spicy Blackened Chicken is perfect when paired with the cheesy, salty roasted cauliflower!
ADVERTISEMENT
