I haven't jumped on the "cauliflower in everything" train yet, but I am on the roasted cauliflower train! This Spicy Roasted Cauliflower recipe is my go-to cauliflower recipe. Naturally vegan, gluten free, and nut free, this vegetable side dish is so simple to make and packed with flavor from a variety of fragrant spices and nutritional yeast. It pairs well with just about any protein dish and starch and can even be tossed on a salad. It's going to be your new favorite way to prepare cauliflower!
The BEST Way to Prepare Cauliflower
Cauliflower is showing up in everything these days - crackers, pizza crusts, smoothie recipes, as a rice or mashed potato replacement... The commonality in all of these recipes is that cauliflower is not the star; rather it's a replacement for the "real thing" or a "flavorless" fiber-filled addition to the recipe.
That is NOT the case in this delicious Spicy Roasted Cauliflower recipe! Seasoned with a variety of flavorful spices, heart healthy avocado oil, and "cheesy" nutritional yeast and roasted to *chefs kiss* perfection, cauliflower is the true star in this simple dish.
This roasted cauliflower recipe is packed with flavor and spice from a blend of cumin, paprika, smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne pepper, but it's not hot spicy unless you want it to be! The nutritional yeast adds a nutty, savory, and cheesy flavor that pairs so well with the spices in this recipe. This naturally vegan and gluten free Spicy Roasted Cauliflower is my favorite way to prepare cauliflower!
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Cauliflower Health Benefits
Cauliflower is more than a replacement for your favorite carb-rich foods, namely pizza, rice, and mashed potatoes. This white, cruciferous vegetable contains fiber, vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants, specifically glucosinolates and isothiocyanates. So in short, cauliflower is totally healthy!
Additionally, regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, broccolini, cabbage, kale, collard greens, and brussel sprouts may be associated with a reduced risk of several types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, markers of inflammation in the body, and cardiovascular disease.
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What’s in This Recipe?
Cauliflower – contains vitamin C, folate, fiber, and antioxidants
Avocado oil – contains monounsaturated fats, has a high smoke point (520oF) making it ideal for high heat cooking
Nutritional yeast – contains B vitamins and folate
Seasonings and spices – salt, cumin, turmeric, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper
Notes: This recipe is naturally gluten free, vegan, and free of the top 8 allergens.
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
2 tbsp. avocado oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Black pepper to taste
Dash of cayenne pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400oF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Toss until combined.
Spread the seasoned cauliflower onto the lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
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