Best 7 Spiced Caramelized Cauliflower Florets Recipes

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Spiced caramelized cauliflower florets are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. The combination of spices and caramelized cauliflower creates a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect spiced caramelized cauliflower florets, including tips on selecting the best cauliflower, choosing the right spices, and cooking the florets to perfection.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EXTRA CRISPY SPICY FRIED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



Extra Crispy Spicy Fried Cauliflower Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large cauliflower, celery salt, dried oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, vegetable oil

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 head large cauliflower, or 2 small heads, washed
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ cups soy milk
1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons hot sauce
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower in large florets. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the celery salt, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • In a medium bowl, add half of the spice mix to the flour.
  • Add the cornstarch and mix.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Whisk.
  • Pour the remaining spice mix over the cauliflower florets and mix.
  • Pour the milk mixture over the cauliflower and mix well until they are coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour minimum.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
  • Toss each cauliflower floret in the flour mixture until well-coated, shaking off any excess. Dip them back in the remaining soy milk mixture in the bowl where they marinated, then again in the flour mixture.
  • Fry the cauliflower for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain the pieces on a wire or paper towels. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



Spicy Roasted Cauliflower image

This roasted cauliflower recipe is well spiced, not too much, just enough!

Provided by Seema

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine cauliflower florets, olive oil, hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is soft and cooked through, about 30 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

SPICED, CARMELIZED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS



SPICED, CARMELIZED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS image

Categories     Vegetable     Appetizer     Bake

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lg. head cauliflower (3#) cut into florets
4 TBSP melted butter, unsalted
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp hot paprika
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Course salt for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degree. Lightly grease baking sheet. In large bowl, toss cauliflower w/butter. In small bowl, combine spices. Toss cauliflower with spices until evely coated. Spread on lightly greased baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes. Stir 1x or 2x. Mount on serving platter and sprinkle with salt. Serve with toothpicks.

GLAZED ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



Glazed Roasted Cauliflower image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut 1 small cauliflower into large florets. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast at 450˚ F, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Mix 1 tablespoon each Dijon mustard and date syrup and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Pour over the cauliflower and toss; roast until glazed, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER PLAIN AND FANCY



Caramelized Cauliflower Plain and Fancy image

Lazy days call for this recipe's one-step preparation. But when feeling fancy, dive into steps 2 and 3, from Lucinda Scala Quinn's cookbook "Mad Hungry."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head of cauliflower, washed, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced (pieces will crumble; doesn't matter)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, well rinsed
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1 recipe Caramelized Cauliflower Plain (see above)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the cauliflower in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast until the cauliflower is lightly caramelized, turning once, about 30 minutes. Serve as is for the plain version or proceed with the variation below for the fancy version.
  • Heat a small pan, and then add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Saute for 30 seconds. Add the capers and raisins and cook for another minute.
  • Drizzle the caramelized cauliflower with the caper mixture and parsley and toss to coat well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEESY BAKED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS



Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Florets image

Rich and cheesy cauliflower and not too bad for you!

Provided by Mark Adams

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 large eggs
¾ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons salted butter
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Spread cauliflower evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray cauliflower with cooking spray, then season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, stirring halfway through, about 25 minutes.
  • While cauliflower is baking, whisk evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard, and hot sauce together in a small bowl.
  • Remove cauliflower from the oven.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Carefully add cauliflower; toss to coat. Stir in milk-egg mixture. Add Cheddar cheese and gently stir until creamy, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 886.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SPICED CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS



Spiced Caramelized Cauliflower Florets image

From Food and Wine, by Melissa Clark. This is a quick recipe perfect for weekday meals, but it's beautiful enough to serve even on gatherings and Holidays.

Provided by AniSarit

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 3 pounds)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
kosher salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500°.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the butter.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, sweet and hot paprika and the cinnamon.
  • Toss the spices with the cauliflower until evenly coated.
  • Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the florets are crisp-tender and caramelized.
  • For a beautiful presentation: Mound the florets on a serving platter or in a colorful glass bowl and sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve hot or warm, with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 118.5, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 1.5

Tips:

  • Cut the cauliflower florets into uniform sizes: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Toss the cauliflower florets in spices before roasting: This will help them develop a flavorful crust.
  • Roast the cauliflower florets at a high temperature: This will help them caramelize and get crispy.
  • Keep an eye on the cauliflower florets while they are roasting: They can burn easily, so it's important to stir them occasionally.
  • Serve the cauliflower florets immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Spiced caramelized cauliflower florets are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Serve them as a side dish to your favorite main course or enjoy them as a snack on their own. These roasted cauliflower florets are a great addition to any meal.

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