Best 9 Spiced Carmelized Cauliflower Florets Recipes

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Spiced caramelized cauliflower florets are a delightful vegetarian dish that is easy to make and absolutely delicious. The combination of spices, caramelized sugars, and tender cauliflower creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish, a flavorful appetizer, or a main course that's packed with flavor, this recipe has something for everyone. Read on to discover how to make the best spiced caramelized cauliflower florets that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 9 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

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.

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.

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.

SPICY QUICK-PICKLED CAULIFLOWER



Spicy Quick-Pickled Cauliflower image

Simple spicy pickled cauliflower is perfect for snacking but also good in a salad, on a sandwich, or in Bloody Marys. The hardest part of this recipe is the wait.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Time P1DT1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2 pound) cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 cups distilled white vinegar
2 cups water
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower florets into a large canning jar. Add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and peppercorns.
  • Bring vinegar, water, sea salt, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until salt and sugar have dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour mixture over the cauliflower mixture, seal, and let cool for 1 hour.
  • Place jar in the refrigerator for 24 hours, shaking every 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, Sodium 464.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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 CAULIFLOWER



Spiced Cauliflower image

I grew up with cauliflower boiled and served with buttered crumbs. Although I love melted butter, the two never melded for me, and cauliflower remained my least favorite vegetable until I discovered this recipe from Indian friends. I omitted the chile and prepared it for my brother who cannot tolerate any hot spice, and he raved about it. It's flavorful, and the microwave finish leaves the cauliflower slightly crisp, which we prefer.

Provided by PTG

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons oil
½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
¼ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon slivered fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon chile powder
salt to taste
2 cups cauliflower florets
½ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; add mustard seeds and cover skillet. Cook until seeds stop popping, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion to the skillet; cook and stir over low heat until translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix garlic, ginger, turmeric, chile powder, and salt into onion mixture; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add cauliflower; cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl and cover bowl.
  • Cook cauliflower in microwave until tender, about 3 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over cauliflower.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 54.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS (SWEET & SPICY)



Curried Cauliflower Florets (sweet & Spicy) image

This is a warming, rich, sweet and spicy side dish. You can make a meal out of this by serving over rice. Top with fried onions.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1 head cauliflower, broken into flowerets
1 cup water
1 tablespoon coriander seed, ground in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle
1 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 (16 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large hot pan heat oil add onions, red pepper, ginger& garlic.
  • Saute till translucent stirring often.
  • Add cauliflower and water cover simmer and steam 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat spices in a dry pot just to release that wonderful aroma add milk, sugar,& curry.
  • Pour over cauliflower stir& simmer till tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 15.2, Sodium 44.6, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 4.2

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:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Select a head of cauliflower that is dense and compact, with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with any signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Cut the cauliflower into uniform florets: This will help them cook evenly. Aim for florets that are about 1-2 inches in size.
  • Roast the cauliflower before caramelizing it: This will help to bring out its natural sweetness and prevent it from becoming too soft.
  • Use a flavorful spice blend: The spice blend you use will determine the overall flavor of the dish. Experiment with different combinations of spices to find one that you like.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When caramelizing the cauliflower, make sure to give the florets enough space so that they can brown evenly. Otherwise, they will steam instead of caramelizing.
  • Be patient: Caramelizing the cauliflower takes time. Don't rush the process, or the florets will not develop the desired flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Spiced caramelized cauliflower florets are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With the right spice blend and a little patience, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying dish, give spiced caramelized cauliflower florets a try.

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