"Cheesy" Roasted Cauliflower

My new favorite roasted cauliflower, using nutritional yeast.  I've seen it used in several vegan recipes, but this is the first time I've tried it.  I don't think it's particularly cheesy, but I can see how you could convince yourself it was if you were denying yourself real cheese. :P  It does, however, have a rich, savory flavor that makes the roasted cauliflower quite delicious. 



INGREDIENTS: 
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 large head of cauliflower (about 5 to 6 heaping cups)
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Parsley, for garnish, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line large baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking oil.
  2. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets. In a medium bowl, combine nutritional yeast, garlic powder, pepper and salt.
  3. Pour oil into a small bowl. Lightly dip each floret into oil and then dip into nutritional yeast mixture to coat. Place on baking sheet and repeat with each floret.  **I'm much too lazy to dip each one, so I just tossed them with the oil, then sprinkled them with the powder and tossed some more.  It seemed to work just fine.
  4. Bake 45 to 60 minutes, until browned. Serve and top with a handful of chopped parsley (if using).


Comments

  1. You've been busy! Looks really good :). When can you come cook for me?

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