Best 7 Spiced Cauliflower Roast Recipes

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**Kick off your culinary journey with a tantalizing trip to the land of flavors with our delightful spiced cauliflower roast. This vegetarian delight is a symphony of spices, textures, and colors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Savor the smoky notes of cumin, the vibrant zest of turmeric, and the warmth of chili powder, all harmoniously blended with the nutty sweetness of cauliflower. Our recipe includes two enticing variations: a classic version that showcases the natural goodness of cauliflower and a cheesy extravaganza that takes indulgence to a whole new level. Get ready to embark on a delightful adventure as we guide you through the steps to create this extraordinary dish.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

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

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

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 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



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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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy, with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads that have any signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets: This will help ensure that they cook evenly. If the florets are too large, they may not cook through, while smaller florets may overcook.
  • Toss the cauliflower florets with oil and spices: Be sure to coat the florets evenly so that they are well-seasoned. You can use any spices you like, but cumin, coriander, and turmeric are all good choices.
  • Roast the cauliflower florets at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the florets and give them a slightly crispy exterior.
  • Serve the cauliflower florets immediately: They are best enjoyed when they are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Spiced cauliflower roast is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, spiced cauliflower roast is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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