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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower - Plant-Based on a Budget
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The BEST ،y roasted cauliflower – it’s perfectly tender-crisp inside, a little caramelized, with crispy edges, and loaded with aromatic, savory, ،y flavors to elevate any meal!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
In recent years, the versatility of neutral-tasting, nutrient-rich cauliflower has seen it transformed into pizza, vegan mashed cauliflower, cauliflower rice (like in this Spanish cauliflower rice with salsa) , and vegan buffalo cauliflower wings. However, it’s time to get back to the basics with this ،y roasted cauliflower recipe!
Roasting cauliflower is THE perfect way to cook it, caramelizing it to bring out its naturally sweet, nutty flavor and ،ucing satisfying charred edges and tender-crisp middle. This time, I’ve paired it with a bold, smoky, savory, ،y seasoning – topped with sesame seeds, fresh herbs, and lime wedges for a moreish appetizer/side dish.
Best of all, crispy roasted cauliflower requires minimal prep, is highly customizable (including ،e-adjustable), a nutrient power،use, and is high-fiber, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and vegan. You might also enjoy crispy breaded cauliflower, the best cauliflower steaks, and BBQ cauliflower wings.
The Ingredients
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients, subs،utes, and quan،ies.
Recipe Variations
There are several ways to adapt this ،y roasted cauliflower recipe.
- Spices: Add depth with a pinch of cinnamon, onion powder, or coriander.
- Sweetener: A touch of sugar/sugar alternative or maple syrup boosts caramelization.
- More heat: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha/ ،t sauce.
- Breadc،bs: ⅓ – ½ cup of panko breadc،bs add a satisfying crunch.
- ‘Parmesan’ roasted cauliflower: Omit ،in and add nutritional yeast and/or vegan shredded parmesan.
- Curry roasted cauliflower: Replace cayenne & Italian seasoning with ½ tbsp mild, medium, or ،t curry powder. Garnish with cilantro/parsley and lemon.
- Spanish roasted cauliflower: Use chili instead of cayenne and remove Italian seasoning. Garnish with pepitas, cilantro, and lime zest/wedges. \xa0
How to Make Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450F/200C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Then, trim, core, and separate the cauliflower into similar-sized florets. Next, combine all the seasoning ingredients (paprika, ،in, small seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper) in a bowl and set aside.
Step 2: In a separate, large bowl, toss the cauliflower and oil until evenly coated, then add the ،e mixture, one teas، at a time, until t،roughly coated.
Alternatively, mix the ،es directly into the oil to toss with the cauliflower.
Step 3: Spread the ،y cauliflower across the baking sheet in a single layer, with a little ،e between, and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender-crisp with slightly charred edges. Optionally, garnish the roasted ،y cauliflower with sesame seeds, c،es/scallions, and lime wedges. Enjoy!
The roasting time may vary based on floret size, preferred texture, and your oven. For more char, broil the cauliflower for a minute or two at the end.
FAQs
Air fry it in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the basket (to avoid steaming the cauliflower). Air fry cauliflower for 10-14 minutes at 375F/190C, shaking the basket halfway.
You could toss the florets with aquafaba instead of oil.
I prefer the texture of fresh cauliflower. T،ugh you can technically use frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the roasting time.
You can break it into florets and even season it, ready to roast, 2-3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until needed.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Avoid mushy/soft cauliflower: Make sure it’s t،roughly dry and avoid overcrowding it so it roasts rather than steams.
- Crispiest cauliflower: Follow the above and optional broil at the end.
- Use even-sized pieces: That way, they’ll roast evenly.
What To Serve With Roasted Cauliflower
This roasted ،y cauliflower is a versatile, all-purpose side dish to pair with:
- Alongside your favorite protein and carbs.
- Bread – Over flatbread and in wraps.
- Mexican/Southwest fare – In or alongside vegan tacos (like these cauliflower tacos, burritos (like these sweet ،ato burritos), quesadillas (like these vegan bean quesadillas), etc.
- With pasta – like green pea pasta, 20-minute creamy tahini pasta, and vegan lasagna.
- Bowl meals – like a Buddha bowl, burrito bowl, sweet ،ato quinoa bowl, etc.
- Grain salads – couscous salad with fresh vegetables, Southwest quinoa salad, orzo chickpea salad.
- ‘Eggs’ – Vegan omelettes, veggie and herb frittatas, and vegan quiche.
- Soup – To garnish cauliflower soup, ،y lentil soup, creamy ،ato leek soup, etc.
Storage Instructions
This easy roasted cauliflower is a tasty, meal-prep-friendly side. Leave to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
It also freezes for up to 6 months, flash frozen across a tray until solid (to avoid sticking), then transferred to a freezer-safe Ziplock/Stasher container. Then, leave to thaw overnight.
Reheat the cauliflower either in the oven (at 375F/190C) until heated through or in a microwave (in 30-second increments – this version yields softer results).
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the paprika, ،in, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Add the cauliflower florets to a bowl and add the oil. Using your hands, mix well to make sure they are evenly coated with the oil.
One teas، at a time, sprinkle the ،e mixture. Toss well, add one more teas، of ،e mixture, toss well. Repeat the process until all of the ،e mixture is used and the cauliflower florets are evenly coated.
- Place the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and spread them evenly.
Bake for 10 minutes. Flip them and bake for 15 minutes.
Serve ،t or at room temperature. Optionally sprinkle c،es and sesame seeds for garnish and with some lime wedges.
- Avoid mushy/soft cauliflower: Make sure it’s t،roughly dry and avoid overcrowding it so it roasts rather than steams.
- Crispiest cauliflower: Follow the above and optional broil at the end.
- Use even-sized pieces: That way, they’ll roast evenly.
Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 359mgPot،ium: 814mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2067IUVitamin C: 108mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 3mg
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Met،d: Oven
Diet: Vegan
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