Roasted Cauliflower
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower
Description
Roasted Cauliflower uses a blend of warm spices mixed into olive oil to evenly coat fresh cauliflower florets before baking at 450°F. This process creates a flavorful crust and tender interior with slightly crisp edges. After roasting for 30 minutes and flipping halfway, the dish is garnished with thinly sliced red onion and chopped fresh herbs like parsley and mint, which add freshness and balance to the spiced cauliflower. Lemon juice can be added for a bright, acidic finish.
The combination of ground coriander, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper gives a complex flavor profile without overpowering the vegetable. This recipe works well as a side dish to roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian meal. The cauliflower’s texture turns tender but holds shape, with flavorful and aromatic seasoning throughout.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ½ cauliflower cut into florets
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup parsley chopped leaves
- ¼ cup mint leaves chopped
- ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- OLIVE OIL MIXTURE: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Place cauliflower florets in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add OLIVE OIL MIXTURE and gently toss to combine.
- Place into oven and bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown and crisp, flipping halfway. Sprinkle with red onion, parsley and mint.
- Serve immediately with lemon, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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