Quick Crispy Cauliflower
User Reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 (Servings)
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Calories
119 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Indian, Middle Eastern, Vegan
Quick Crispy Cauliflower
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Our go-to method for making crispy, flavorful cauliflower FAST! Ready in 30 minutes with 4 simple ingredients, this cauliflower is a perfect side dish or addition to bowls, salads, and more!
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Ingredients
CAULIFLOWER
- 1 large head cauliflower (stems/core removed, chopped into bite-size florets)
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (or sub other neutral-flavored oil with high smoke point)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp curry powder* or shawarma spice blend*
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
FOR COOKING
- 1-2 Tbsp avocado oil (or sub other neutral-flavored oil with high smoke point)
FOR SERVING optional
- fresh cilantro
- Toasted slivered almonds*
- Fresh tahini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (232 C) and get out a large, oven-safe rimmed skillet (we prefer cast iron).
- Add chopped cauliflower to a large mixing bowl and top with oil, salt, seasonings of choice, and maple syrup (optional for a bit of sweetness). Toss to coat (see photo).
- Heat your large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add just enough oil to coat the pan (about 1-2 Tbsp / 15-30 ml as recipe is written — adjust amounts as needed if adjusting serving size).
- Heat oil for 1 minute. Then add cauliflower (add only as much will fit comfortably in the pan — crowding will lead to soggy cauliflower) and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring / tossing occasionally until your cauliflower has a slight sear / golden brown exterior.
- Carefully transfer pan to the preheated oven and bake on the center rack for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking, until the cauliflower is golden brown and cooked through. It should be tender with a slight bite and crispy edges.
- Garnish with desired herbs or nuts, such as cilantro and slivered almonds (optional), and serve immediately. We also like adding a drizzle of fresh tahini (also optional) for another layer of flavor and creamy texture.
- Store cooled leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days. Not freezer friendly. Best when fresh for optimal texture.
Notes
- *To make toasted slivered almonds, add ~1/4 cup (25 g) slivered almonds to a dry pan (cast iron or stainless steel) and cook over medium / medium-low heat, stirring frequently until golden brown — about 5 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.*Learn more about the history of curry powder here, as well as how to make our custom blend!*Learn more about the history of shawarma spice blend here, as well as how to make our go-to blend at home!*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients and with the lesser amount of avocado oil (2 Tbsp /30 ml total as the recipe is written).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1servings
Calories
119
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11.5g
(4%)
Protein
4.3g
(9%)
Fat
7.6g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1.1g
(6%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.99g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
Fiber
4.6g
(18%)
Sugar
4.1g
(8%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
140.3mg
(156%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1servings | |
| Calories | 119 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.3g | 9% |
| Fat | 7.6g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.02g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.99g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 18% |
| Sugar | 4.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 140.3mg | 156% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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66 reviews
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