Roasted Cauliflower Side Dish Recipe
This healthy roasted cauliflower side dish with chickpeas and Greek yogurt sauce is an easy, protein-rich meal4 that's full of Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Roasted until golden and served over a creamy garlic yogurt sauce with fresh parsley and red onion, it's perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or potlucks.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas
- 1 cauliflower chopped
- 2 cups canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
For the Greek Yogurt Sauce
- 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 handful fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
For Serving
- Chopped red onion
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the chopped cauliflower and chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread everything onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and tender.
- Meanwhile, mix the Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the yogurt sauce onto a serving plate.
- Spoon the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas over the yogurt.
- Finish with chopped red onion and fresh parsley before serving.