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May 1, 2013 · 8 Comments

Paprika, Rosemary and Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn

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Paprika, Rosemary & Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn made with garden fresh cauliflower; then roasted with paprika, rosemary and Parmesan cheese.
Paprika, Rosemary & Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn made with garden fresh cauliflower; then roasted with paprika, rosemary and Parmesan cheese.

Paprika, Rosemary & Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn made with fresh cauliflower mini florets; then roasted with paprika, rosemary and Parmesan cheese.

Fresh cauliflower roasted with paprika, rosemary and Parmesan cheese.

If you recall, I attended an event in March hosted by Buick and Food & Wine Magazine called the Buick Discovery Tour.

While one of the guest chefs was preparing their dish, they were randomly talking about food and asking questions from the audience. I wish I could remember who it was, but all I heard was Cauliflower Popcorn.

Paprika, Rosemary and Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn

Sometimes, that's all it takes and the wheels start spinning. My friend and I looked at each other and immediately thought that would make a PERFECT next recipe to try with cauliflower.

So we started thinking up different concoctions and of course it had to have cheese! Well the weeks got away from me, the cauliflower at the market didn't look fresh, and I forgot.

Well I didn't technically forget, I put it in the Notes section on my phone and then never looked at it.

I do that ALL THE TIME! I have to go in there at least once a month to clean it out from the random things I think of and "jot" down and then forget to look at. Does this happen to anyone else?

Alright then, guess it's just me! Anyway, I finally bought a decent head of cauliflower recently and gave this paprika, rosemary and cheese version a try.

Paprika, Rosemary & Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn made with garden fresh cauliflower; then roasted with paprika, rosemary and Parmesan cheese.

Why is it called Cauliflower Popcorn?

They say it's popcorn, but technically, it's just cauliflower cut up smaller than you normally would when roasting.

Ingredients Needed

For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients: 

  • head of fresh cauliflower
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • paprika
  • fresh chopped rosemary
  • grated pecorino romano cheese

Paprika, Rosemary and Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn Horizontal

How do you make Cauliflower Popcorn?

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut down the cauliflower into small, bite-sized pieces by removing the stems and stalks with a sharp knife.

Rinse under cold water, pat dry and add to a bowl. In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, paprika, and rosemary; then add to the cauliflower. Mix well.

Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes until golden brown; turning halfway. Remove from the oven, then sprinkle the cheese on top of the hot cauliflower; toss to coat.

My family and I LOVED this roasted cauliflower recipe. I actually prefer my cauliflower in smaller pieces as it gives it a sweeter flavor as well. ~Enjoy!

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Paprika Rosemary & Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn

Paprika, Rosemary and Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Paprika, Rosemary & Cheese Cauliflower Popcorn made with garden fresh cauliflower; then roasted with paprika, rosemary and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Vegetables
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 68 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut down the cauliflower into small, bite-sized pieces by removing the stems and stalks with a sharp knife. Rinse under cold water, pat dry and add to a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, paprika, and rosemary; then add to the cauliflower. Mix well.
  • Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown; turn halfway.
  • Remove from the oven, then sprinkle the cheese on top of the hot cauliflower; toss to coat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Kirsten Madaus says

    May 01, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Carrie,
    At least you go into your phone monthly and clean it out. I get as far as the 'make a note' stage and stop there.

    I made broccoflower popcorn a few weeks ago, and my spouse and I liked it but the kids . . . not so much. Perhaps if I season it better?

    Lovely newsletter today!

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      May 02, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Thank you Kirsten! I've never tried broccoflower is it bitter like broccoli rabe?

      Reply
  2. Zach says

    May 01, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Your photos are stunning and your recipes sound delectable. We would love for you to share them at thefeastingeye.com. The Feasting Eye is still a bit new, but I think you will like what you see :-).

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      May 02, 2013 at 10:58 am

      Thank you Zach, I'll go check it out today. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  3. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    May 04, 2013 at 4:09 am

    We're huge cauliflower eaters so this recipe is right up our alley. And yes, I have zillions of notes everywhere. Someday I'll get to them all... šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      May 04, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      There's just not enough hours in the day Anita! lol

      Reply
  4. Jill says

    June 23, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Thanks for sharing. This was easy to follow and a huge hit. I am sending it to diabetes camp for our cauliflower recipe. It is low carb and more like a snack food than raw cauliflower. Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      June 24, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      I'm so glad you liked it Jill, thanks for stopping by to let me know! šŸ™‚

      Reply

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