Golden Spice Roasted Cauliflower
Posted on 29 January 2018
Truly the quickest, easiest and most UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS way to eat cauliflower! With just 5 minutes prep time and 20 minutes in the oven, made with olive oil, sesame oil, turmeric, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper, this vegan Golden Spice Roasted Cauliflower is SO YUM!!
I know what you’re thinking…Ummm, Roasted Cauliflower, really? Can you even roast cauliflower? Is that a thing?
It doesn’t sound like the most appetising thing on earth, but I’m about change your mind.
Pictures speak a thousand words…Just take a look at the deep, rich GOLDEN COLOUR on that Golden Spice Roasted Cauliflower! And the little crispy edges that get ever so slightly over-roasted in all the right, gloriously spicy and intensely flavourful ways!
You might also like my Kale Apple Cranberry Salad With Sesame Dressing, my Baked Chicken Barley Kale Stew, my Roasted Beet Potato Salad With Cashew Dressing, my Simple Cauliflower Potato Celery Soup, my Zingy Avocado Citrus Couscous Salad, my Roasted Butternut Cous Cous Salad With Pesto Dressing, my Couscous Stuffed Gem Squash With Roasted Chickpeas and my Roast Beet Butternut Basil Goat Cheese Salad.
What does roast Golden Spice Roasted Cauliflower taste like, you ask?
Heavenly. And also – earthy-spicy from the turmeric, a tad smokey from the paprika, gorgeously curry-flavoured from the cumin, nutty from the sesame oil, which all adds up to = YUM!
If ever you try a recipe that you’re not quiiite sure about, let it be this one! I’m 100% certain that you will love it and agree with me that this is the Very Very Best (i.e the YUMMIEST) way to eat cauliflower.
Not to mention how incredibly healthy Golden Spice Roasted Cauliflower is…
- With boat loads of vitamins (especially Vitamin C and Vitamin A) and minerals, low in calories and high in anti-inflammatories, cauliflower is a front-runner in the goodness department!
- Cauliflower also improves digestion, and aids in eye health
- Turmeric contains anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds
- Paprika is packed with vitamins, iron, and beta-carotene which are all great for glowing, healthy skin – it is said that paprika has anti-ageing benefits! (Yes please).
- Cumin is full of vitamins, minerals, and is a good source of energy, fibre and amino acids
When a side dish is packed with THAT much goodness, TASTES A M A Z I N G, is on the table in 25 minutes with only 5 of those minutes needing your attention – it’s a must on the weekly menu! And if you’re giving dairy free or vegan eating a try, this recipe is perfect for you.
To make Golden Spice Roasted Cauliflower, all you do is break or slice a large cauliflower head into florets, throw them onto a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and sesame oil. Then scatter on the spices, salt and pepper and toss everything together until evenly coated. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender, but not too soft.
Another idea is a Whole Smoked Cauliflower which you should definitely try after you try my Golden Spice Roasted Cauliflower recipe!
Just right, golden, gorgeous and oh so TASTY.
You can serve roasted cauliflower as a side dish with just about anything, it’s very versatile! I have had it as a main meal on many occasions with avocado and a green salad, and my tummy was very satisfied and happy.
I’d love to know what you think of this recipe! If you make it, leave me a message in the comments, I look forward to hearing from you!
With just 5 minutes prep time and 20 minutes in the oven, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and anti inflammatory properties, this vegan Golden Spice Roasted Cauliflower is SO YUM!!
- 1 large head cauliflower , broken into florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Preheat oven to 180°C.
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Place the cauliflower florets on a large baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and sesame oil. Sprinkle on the turmeric, paprika, cumin, salt and ground black pepper.
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Toss everything together until evenly coated with the oil and spices. Add a little more spice or oil if necessary.
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Roast for 18 - 20 minutes until tender but not too soft. Toss with a large spoon halfway through cooking time.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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This cauliflower looks fantastic. I’m always trying to find ways to get more vegetables into the kids and this could it be. Thanks so much.
It really is a delicious way to make cauliflower, I’m sure the kids will love it! It’s one of my favourite veggies when I make it this way 🙂