Crackling Cauliflower

User Reviews

5

69 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    235 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Crackling Cauliflower

Crackling Cauliflower is an oven-roasted vegetable dish where cauliflower florets and diced red onion are coated with olive oil and a robust spice mix including curry powder, garam masala, fennel seed, and red chili flakes. The roasting process produces a crisp-tender texture with golden edges and fragrant, layered Indian-inspired flavors. Frozen peas and fresh cilantro are added at the end for color and brightness.

Description

This recipe starts by coating chopped cauliflower and red onion with olive oil blended with a complex blend of spices: curry powder, garam masala, fennel seed, red chili flakes, and black pepper along with salt. The coated vegetables are roasted at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and a golden color. The roasting both crisps the edges and softens the interior, creating a pleasing contrast.

After roasting, thawed frozen peas are stirred in with freshly chopped cilantro to add a fresh pop of color and mild sweetness. The dish is allowed to cool slightly before serving, highlighting the toasted spices and warm flavors. The result is a spiced vegetable side dish with a firm-but-tender texture and fragrant aroma.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cauliflower chopped into florets, bunch
  • 1/2 red onion diced, large
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1/2 tablespoon fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Take frozen peas out of the freezer and let thaw while preparing the cauliflower.
  3. Combine oil and spices (curry powder through ground pepper) and toss with cauliflower and red onion until all pieces are well-coated. Place cauliflower in a baking dish and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring about every 15 minutes for even cooking. The cauliflower should be crisp-tender and golden brown when done.
  4. Place in a serving bowl, then stir in peas and cilantro. Let cool a bit and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 985mg (41%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 985mg 41%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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