Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower "Popcorn"

I had the kids pick out a vegetable that we don't normally eat at the grocery store yesterday.  The Boy picked out a cauliflower.  When I suggested we try roasting it so it looked like popcorn, he was ridiculously excited.

And, after trying it, I ran out to the store and got two more heads of cauliflower and roasted them up, too!
This is wonderfully good for you, too.  According to Sparkrecipes, a third a head of cauliflower has only a little over 100 calories, 7g of fiber, and also has folate, iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6... it's a good snack!

Update - Orange and Pale Green Cauliflower!

I used a little parmesan cheese and garlic powder and salt on them, but you could play with the additions. Lots of possibilities!  I want to try it with different colored cauliflower!  They have orange and purple... could be fun!  Update: I found orange and pale green cauliflower - still looking for purple... so much fun, and delicious to boot!

Roasted Cauliflower "Popcorn"

1 head cauliflower
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 F.  Break the cauliflower up into small florets.  Put into a bowl and add olive oil.  Shake to coat.

It's fun to get help when you are shaking the cauliflower

Sprinkle with cheese and garlic powder and coat well.  Spread onto a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper.  Salt lightly.

Roast for 30-40 minutes, shaking occasionally.  Remove when lightly browned and crispy and enjoy.