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July 29, 2015

Cheddar Ranch Roasted Cauliflower

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With the tangy flavors of cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning, this low carb roasted cauliflower recipe is destined to become your new favourite.

Low Carb Cheddar Ranch Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

 

You know those ingredients in your cupboard that hang out there for a long time before you figure out a good use for them? I have a number of these at any given moment. Some are gifted to me by friends and family, some I pick up on my travels and exploits and some just seem to appear there without me having any recollection of how they arrived. They’re just there and as I reach for another ingredient, I often see them and think “I really need to find a way to use that”. This is so typically me, as I love to shop for spices and flavourings without any specific recipe in mind. I like having them around, just in case inspiration strikes. And when it does, it feels so good to finally use that item that’s been staring me in the face for so long.

For quite some time, I’ve had a canister of the Cabot Cheddar Cheese Shake hanging out there. Actually, at one point I even had two of them but I gave one to my mother in her Christmas stocking. Knowing that everything from Cabot Creamery is tasty stuff, I knew I wanted to keep it, but I was just not sure how to best put it to good low carb use. I considered it as something I would shake on popcorn, and since I don’t eat popcorn, it sat there unused for some months.

Roasted Cauliflower, the best low carb snack!

But sometimes when divine inspiration strikes, it strikes like a thunderbolt. Knocks you down and you lie flattened for a second, your mind blown that you didn’t think of it before. Roasted cauliflower is such a great low carb alternative for more carby snack items like popcorn and potato chips. It takes on a nutty quality and you find yourself popping it into your mouth in fistfuls, just as you did with a big bag of Smartfood in the old days. But the best part is that you won’t have a tummy ache at the end of your binge. It was just a matter of time before I put the roasted cauliflower and the powdered cheddar cheese together in the same sentence.

Cheddar Cheese powder on Roasted Cauliflower takes it to a whole new level.

All of this came to me on a dreary evening early last spring when a head of cauliflower was all I had for veggies to serve for dinner. I wanted something a little different, with some great flavours my family would love. A little homemade ranch seasoning was the first idea that came to mind and as I rifled through the spice cupboard gathering up my dried dill and garlic powder, I spied the Cheddar Cheese Shaker. I nearly fell off the stool I was standing on, I was so shocked that it hadn’t occurred to me earlier. It was delicious and it became an instant hit. It’s tangy and it’s cheesy and it just brings roasted cauliflower to a whole new level. I have made it at least a dozen times since the spring. Now it’s your turn!

Also be sure to check out this Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower. Delicious and healthy!

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Low Carb Cheddar Ranch Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
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Cheddar Ranch Roasted Cauliflower
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
With the tangy flavors of cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning, this low carb roasted cauliflower recipe is destined to become your new favourite.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 81 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp dried dill weed
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp cheddar cheese powder such as Cabot Shaker
  • 1 medium head cauliflower cut into 1-inch florets
  • 2 to 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the dill weed, parsley, garlic powder and onion powder. Set aside.
  3. Lay cauliflower in a single layer in a large baking dish or on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
  4. Roast until cauliflower is tender and golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and transfer to bowl. Toss to coat with herb and cheddar mixture.
  5. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes

Serves 6 as a side dish. Each serving has 3.75 g of carbs and 1.39 g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 2.36 g.

Food energy: 81kcal
Total fat: 11.68g
Calories from fat: 105
Cholesterol: 3mg
Carbohydrate, by difference: 3.75g
Total dietary fiber: 1.39g
Protein: 2.24g
Sodium: 332mg

Nutrition Facts
Cheddar Ranch Roasted Cauliflower
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81 Calories from Fat 105
% Daily Value*
Fat 11.68g18%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 332mg14%
Fiber 1.39g6%
Protein 2.24g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Low Carb Roasted Cauliflower with Ranch seasoning and Cabot Cheddar Cheese

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Side Dishes Tagged With: cauliflower, ranch

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Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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  1. Cathy says

    July 29, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Carolyn hi – I want 2 make ur red velvet mug cake. Looks great – I have powdered beets tho – can I use them & in what measure 2 = 1 1/2 beets pls?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      July 29, 2015 at 9:51 am

      That’s a great question, I don’t really know. I might make a paste of it to equal about 1/3 cup of pureed beets.

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        July 29, 2015 at 10:05 am

        Thx so much; I’ll try that & let u know how it turns out! I love experimenting don’t u? Lol

        Reply
  2. Melanie says

    July 29, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    I’ve never seen a product like that–just the good ol’ green cannister of parmesan! I’ll have to look and see if our grocery store carries that powdered cheddar (I’m in Minnesota).

    Reply
  3. KalynsKitchen says

    August 1, 2015 at 10:45 am

    Just letting you know I featured this recipe in my Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Recipes Round-Up for July 2015! Great recipe; I think my readers are going to love it!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 1, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      Thanks, Kalyn!

      Reply
  4. Tanya Schroeder says

    June 19, 2019 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    That cheesy topping sounds so good! I have to try the turmeric cauliflower too!

    Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    June 19, 2019 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    Love the cheese on this roasted cauliflower! Such a great flavor addition!

    Reply
  6. Kristyn says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious idea!! Who wouldn’t love ranch & cheddar on cauliflower. Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
  7. Sara Welch says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    5 stars
    I know what I will be having with dinner tonight! What a savory and flavorful recipe; my kids will love this!

    Reply
  8. Jessica says

    June 19, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    This was so yummy! Thank you so much!

    Reply

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