Golden roasted cauliflower with garlic and lemon — a versatile low-carb side.
Nutrition (per serving)
96
Calories
8g
Carbs
3g
Protein
7g
Fat
2g
Fiber
~15
Est. GI
Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet
At 8g of carbs per serving, it fits comfortably within most low-carb diabetes meal plans, and its estimated glycemic index of ~15 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast.
Ingredients
- 2 cup475 ml cauliflower
- 3 clove3 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp15 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp15 ml lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp1 ml black pepper
- 1 tbsp15 ml fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, minced garlic, and pepper.
- Roast 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
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