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Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro Sauce

This roasted cauliflower with cilantro sauce is a quick and easy side dish made with a whole cauliflower broken into florets and roasted in a chili powder and paprika spice blend until crispy at the edges and tender throughout.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3 to 4 servings
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or mild olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lime cut into wedges (optional)
  • Cilantro Sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into quarters. Then cut away the thickest part of the core. Pull the florets apart with your fingers or cut them away from the rest of the head with the tip of a paring knife. You want the florets to be 1 1/2 inches or so in size. You should have about 4 generous cups florets.
  3. Dump the cauliflower in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, and a good grinding of black pepper. Pour the oil mixture over the cauliflower florets and toss to thoroughly coat.
  4. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the parchment, making certain to leave some space between the florets, and roast, stirring once, for 20 to 30 minutes. You want the cauliflower to be deep golden and beginning to crisp at the edges.
  5. Serve the roasted cauliflower with the lime wedges and cilantro sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 263mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3to 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

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