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How Long to Roast Cauliflower

Question:

How Long to Roast Cauliflower?

Answer:

Cauliflower should be roasted in a hot oven for about 20 to 30 minutes to achieve a crunchy browed top side and a soft interior. The length of time needed to roast cauliflower depends upon the size of the cauliflower flowerettes or slices and the oven temperature used to roast the cauliflower. See the table below for more specific oven temperatures and the time needed to roast cauliflower.

How Long to Roast Cauliflower

Times to Roast Cauliflower

The time needed to roast cauliflower is detailed in the table below. Higher temperatures are recommended for roasting in order to provide a crispier exterior on the cauliflower, but other temperatures are given so that the cauliflower can be roasted along with other foods. Also keep in mind that fuller ovens (cooking several trays at once) will require slightly more cooking time than given in this table for the cauliflower to roast properly.

Table of How Long to Roast Cauliflower
Oven Temperature	How Long To Roast Cauliflower
450°F	about 20 – 25 Minutes
425°F	about 25 – 30 Minutes
400°F	about 30 – 35 Minutes
375°F	about 35 – 40 Minutes

If thick slices of cauliflower are roasted instead of small flowers as shown, the table times should be increased by about 5 to 10 minutes to be sure the stem is soft the entire way through.

Can roasted cauliflower be refrigerated and then reheated?
Yes, roasted cauliflower can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 -5 days, at which point it will have seeped enough liquid to change the consistency. Roasted cauliflower can be reheated in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes to retain some of the crispness or microwaved for about a minute, depending on the amount of cauliflower, for a mushier result.

How Long to Roast Cauliflower

Additional Information

For more information on the shelf life of cauliflower, see our cauliflower page.

Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable that it can be used in many different ways. Besides eating it raw or making roasted cauliflower, try making cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower for a change.

To find out how long other foods are good for, please visit the Dairy, Drinks, Fruits, Grains, Proteins, Vegetables and Other sections of Eat By Date or use the search function below.