Description
A vibrant, golden-hued roasted cauliflower side dish seasoned with turmeric, cumin, paprika, and garlic. Crispy on the edges, tender inside, and naturally vegan and gluten-free, it’s perfect for adding flavor and color to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb)
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Chop cauliflower into evenly sized florets and mince garlic.
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread florets in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and crispy at the edges.
- Serve hot as a side dish or snack.
Notes
- For smokiness, swap regular paprika with smoked paprika.
- Add chopped fresh cilantro or parsley before serving for freshness.
- For extra spice, add cayenne or diced chili halfway through roasting.
- Can be roasted with other vegetables like carrots or broccoli—adjust cooking time if needed.
- Best served fresh for maximum crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
