Best 10 Spiced Cauliflower Roast Recipes

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Spiced cauliflower roast is a delectable vegetarian dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its aromatic blend of spices and the tender crunchiness of roasted cauliflower. This hearty and flavorful dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, making it a perfect addition to any occasion, whether it's a casual weeknight dinner or an impressive holiday feast. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the art of transforming ordinary cauliflower into an extraordinary roasted delight, leaving your palate craving more with every bite.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE



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Roasted cauliflower is a fast and easy recipe that turns this unassuming and healthy vegetable into a star. Your family will soon be asking for this delicious side dish all the time!

Provided by Olivia Ribas

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle position, and preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, add smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic powder salt and black pepper. Mix everything very well.
  • Place the cauliflower florets on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Pour olive oil on top of the cauliflower florets and toss until everything is evenly coated. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the cauliflower, and mix well to combine.
  • Roast for about 25-30 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4, Calories 111 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, Fat 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 254 mg, Fiber 1.9 g, Sugar 1.8 g

SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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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 CAULIFLOWER ROAST



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Cauliflower is having a renaissance and we couldn't be happier. Roasting creates an incredible nutty flavour that works beautifully with the spices and herbs.

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Starter, Vegetable

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

50g butter , softened at room temperature
2 tsp chilli flakes
½ tsp sumac
½ tsp allspice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 cauliflower (about 1kg)
2 x 400g cans chickpeas , drained and rinsed
small pack flat-leaf parsley , chopped
small pack mint , chopped
small pack coriander , chopped
1 red onion , very finely chopped
200g cherry tomatoes on the vine
50g pine nuts , toasted
pomegranate molasses , for drizzling
100g good-quality feta
100g Greek yogurt
juice ½ lemon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the butter and spices with a wooden spoon, then set aside.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7. Trim the outer leaves of the cauliflower and remove the very bottom of the root, being careful to keep some of the root attached so the whole cauliflower remains intact. Bring a large pan (big enough to fit the whole cauliflower) filled with salted water to a rolling boil. Cook for 3-4 mins to partially tenderise, then carefully remove with two slotted spoons.
  • Put the cauliflower and chickpeas on a baking tray. Rub the cauliflower with the butter, dot a little over the chickpeas and season everything. Roast in the oven for 35 mins until the chickpeas are crispy, the cauliflower is deep golden-brown, and a cutlery knife can be inserted into the middle easily.
  • Meanwhile, make the feta dressing. In a large bowl, whisk the feta and Greek yogurt until the cheese has completely broken up and the mixture is creamy. Add the lemon juice, whisk again, then season to taste. Chill until needed.
  • Remove the cauliflower and chickpeas from the oven, transfer the cauliflower to a plate, then mix the remaining ingredients, except the pomegranate molasses, with the warm chickpeas on the tray.
  • Arrange the herby chickpeas on a large sharing platter and place the whole cauliflower on top. Spoon over the dressing and drizzle with pomegranate molasses to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Turmeric, paprika, and a bit of sugar turn cauliflower into culinary gold with this spicy roasted cauliflower recipe.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cauliflower
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Gather ingredients.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 450 F. Trim and core the cauliflower, separating the florets into bite-sized pieces and chopping the core into small cubes or batons.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter .
  • Remove the pot from the heat and mix in the sugar, salt, pepper, hot paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne (if using), turmeric, and cinnamon. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Add the cut-up cauliflower into the pot. Toss to coat with the spicy butter as evenly as possible.
  • Lay the cauliflower pieces in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet . Cook in the oven until browned, sizzling, and tender but with crispy bits forming on the edges, approximately 25 minutes. Stir at the halfway point to cook evenly. Serve with your favorite main dishes and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 192 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPICY CAULIFLOWER



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This superhealthy curry side dish is a Punjabi staple. Deliciously spicy, it's also a good source of vitamin C

Provided by Roopa Gulati

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tbsp vegetable oil
large piece ginger, finely chopped
2 tsp chilli flakes
2 tbsp cumin seed
2 tsp turmeric
1¼ kg (after trimming and removing leaves) cauliflower, broken into pieces
small bunch coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a big pan or wok with a lid, then add the ginger and spices. Swirl everything around for a few secs until the spices are aromatic. Reduce the heat, then stir in the cauliflower and some seasoning. Put the lid on and cook for 10 mins or until softened, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle over the coriander before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.05 milligram of sodium

SPICED ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH FETA AND GARLIC



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Cauliflower undergoes a few stages of cooking in this recipe, and, for a deep brown and ridiculous flavor, it's important to see it through all of them. It will be cooked through about halfway through roasting, but to transform it from pale and tender to crisp and golden brown, it must continue roasting at very high heat. Make sure to keep the smaller bits that fall away as you prepare and slice the cauliflower. They'll get the most golden and crunchy, almost like little cauliflower bread crumbs.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     weekday, vegetables, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small head cauliflower
6 garlic cloves, smashed
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons fennel or cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and ground pepper
1 ounce feta cheese, sliced or crumbled
¼ cup parsley, tender leaves and stems, coarsely chopped
¼ cup cilantro, mint or dill, tender leaves and stems, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Slice cauliflower lengthwise into ½-inch thick slices, including the core and leaves. (Some of the first slices will crumble and fall apart. This is O.K., and will be useful when you want those crispier bits.)
  • Place cauliflower (slices and crumbles) and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with fennel seed, turmeric and red-pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast, without disturbing, until cauliflower has turned a deep golden brown and crisped up in spots, 25 to 30 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the larger steaks and stir the smaller bits around and continue to roast until completely and evenly browned, another 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a large serving platter. Top with feta, herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 220 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUPER EASY ROASTED SPICY CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: small cauliflower, chili sauce, garlic powder, lime juice, salt

Provided by Lalasa Kovemudi

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Toss florets in hot / chili sauce. Add other ingredients. Mix.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower turns brown and crispy. Keep checking along the way. Be careful not to burn it.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SPICED CAULIFLOWER



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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

SPICY WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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http://www.purewow.com/entry_detail/recipe/8821/Forget-florets--roast-the-whole-damn-cauliflower.htm

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 1 cauliflower

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 head cauliflower
1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400° and lightly grease a small baking sheet with vegetable oil. Set aside.
  • Trim the base of the cauliflower to remove any green leaves and the woody stem.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt with the lime zest and juice, chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, curry powder, salt and pepper.
  • Dunk the cauliflower into the bowl and use a brush or your hands to smear the marinade evenly over its surface. (Excess marinade can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days and used with meat, fish or other veggies.).
  • Place the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the surface is dry and lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. The marinade will make a crust on the surface of the cauliflower.
  • Let the cauliflower cool for 10 minutes before cutting it into wedges and serving alongside a big green salad.

PAN-ROASTED SPICED CAULIFLOWER WITH PEAS



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This dish is inspired by a trip to Curry Hill, a neighborhood in New York dotted with stores selling saris, Indian restaurants, Pakistani cafes and hole-in-the-wall spice shops. When I got home from my shopping spree, a cauliflower was screaming for Indian spices, garlic and ginger. Better still, I knew I could knock together a pan-roasted meal in about 20 minutes.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons ghee, clarified butter or vegetable oil
1 small cauliflower about 1 1/2 pounds, cored, in 1/2-inch slices
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons grated fresh turmeric or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 to 3 makrut lime leaves (optional)
1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and slivered or finely grated
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 serrano chiles, finely chopped, or to taste
1 pound fresh English peas, shucked about 1 cup or frozen peas, or 1/2 pound snow peas or sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 to 3 scallions, slivered
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the ghee or oil, and when it is hot, add the cauliflower. Stir until the cauliflower begins to color, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Continue stirring until the cauliflower is half-cooked, about 5 minutes, lowering the heat if necessary to keep it from browning too quickly.
  • Add the cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric and makrut lime leaves, if using. When they begin to sizzle, add the ginger, garlic and chilies. Stir well and add the peas, along with a sprinkle of salt. Cover to let the peas steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the slivered scallions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a cauliflower head that is compact and heavy for its size, with tightly closed florets. Avoid heads with any brown spots or blemishes.
  • Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets: This will help them cook evenly. If the florets are too large, they may not cook through all the way.
  • Coat the cauliflower in a flavorful marinade: This will help to add flavor and moisture to the cauliflower. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, salt, and pepper, or you can get creative and add other ingredients like herbs, spices, or citrus juice.
  • Roast the cauliflower at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the outside of the cauliflower and give it a crispy texture. Aim for a temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
  • Keep an eye on the cauliflower as it roasts: You want to cook it until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked cauliflower will be mushy and bland.
  • Serve the cauliflower immediately: Roasted cauliflower is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven. You can garnish it with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Roasted cauliflower is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or snack. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, roasted cauliflower is a great option for busy weeknight meals or special occasions.

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