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Easy Roasted Cauliflower

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Cauliflower is one of my all-time favourite vegetables! I actually used to hate it when it was cooked and only ate it raw with ranch.

As I’m exploring easier and healthier ways to eat plant-based and vegetarian, I’ve literally been roasting any vegetable I could find! I tried doing asparagus last March and it was so good! I can’t wait to have it again.

During the Fall and Winter, I enjoy roasted vegetables more while in the Spring and Summer, I enjoy raw and cold salads. I find that Cauliflower is expensive. One whole cauliflower is about $5 and to me, doesn’t feel that filling. Rather than hearty greens like kale.

This Easy Roasted Cauliflower isn’t super pretty and I need to one day take better photos of them but I can guarantee that it is quite delicious.

Do you love Cauliflower too? I’d love to know in the comment below!

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I purposely made this recipe super easy as I think a big goal for my platforms is to make living life easy and comforting! I want to ensure people who don’t like cooking or who stray away from it to feel like they can do it.

The seasonings in this Easy Roasted Cauliflower recipe are super easy to work with and require no extra legwork. I put this recipe together months ago but am now only sharing it!

I’ve also seen Martha Stewart’s Crispy Roasted Cauliflower recipe and it looks super simple with a bit of a kick as well!

What is your favorite roasted vegetable? I’d love to know in the comments below!

HERE IS HOW TO MAKE Easy Roasted Cauliflower:

WHERE CAN I FIND THESE INGREDIENTS?

As this such an easy recipe, you’ll most likely already have these spices in your kitchen! I love this spice mixture and this can easily be used on lots of vegetables and proteins too! Cauliflower is actually expensive in my opinion but I get it once in a while. I get it from my local grocery store and I honestly believe maybe it’s my lack of self-control. I can eat the whole thing in one sitting. SO GOOD!

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?

  • Cauliflower
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic Powder
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Salt
  • Pepper

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

You can actually cook this in multiple ways. I did this the first time in the air fryer but baking or over the stovetop works too!

  • Baking Sheet
  • Foil/Parchment (Optional)

CAN I SUB ANYTHING OUT?

You can definitely use this spice mix on anything. It’s super easy and simple! This is meant to be a super easy meal idea so there isn’t much to it! If you want to make it spicy, you can simply add chilli flakes OR eat it with hot sauce on the side later on!

WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?

I really enjoyed this dish! I crisped up the cauliflower so it was crunchy and I ended up eating the whole thing in one sitting haha. To me, the cumin is perfect and this is like a crunchy but cooked cauliflower bite! I also drizzled some ranch on top and it made it even better!

HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP FOR?

Keep it in an airtight container for up to 4 days. I’ve had it for lunch and made a bowl, added it to my salads and ate it on the side of soups! Just make sure that you heat up just the right amount and you’re not heating the same portion over and over again.

ANY OTHER NOTES?

It’s a flavorful meal! I enjoyed it and will enjoy it time and time again. The recipe that I’m sharing below will be the baked, oven version. If you want to toss it in the air fryer, it’s more or less the same. Just shake it around at the time minute mark.

If you’d like it to crisp up a lot, you’ve got to be super generous with the oil! Thoroughly coat the cauliflower with your oil of choice before popping them in the oven or air fryer.

Easy Roasted Cauliflower

This Easy Roasted Cauliflower is a great side to your salads, soups, grilled meats etc. It's one of the best ways to have cauliflower cooked! This dish is super falvourful yet very simple.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Roasted Cauliflower
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Cauliflower Head
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 425 F.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Chop your cauliflower into bite sized pieces and combine the seasoning mixture together. Ensure that the oil coats each cauliflower piece so that it crisps up in the oven.
  • Place on a baking tray and roast for 10 minutes then take out of the oven and flip the cauliflower pieces.
  • Roast for another 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve ane enjoy!

I’m proud to say that this recipe will be in my lifetime and time again! I can’t wait to make it to dinner sometime this month! It’s already on my next grocery order list.

What kind of seasonings do you put into your Easy Roasted Cauliflower meals?! I’d love to know in the comments below!

Xo,

Lynn

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  1. Ooo I love roasted vegetables, so love the sound of this. I have roasted cabbage and sprouts before, but I don’t think I have ventured it with cauliflower. This is a sign that I need to try it! Thanks for sharing another fab recipe!

    Aimsy xoxo
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  2. In The Grumpy Olive Gang, I am the only one enjoying cauliflower…so of course this is mouth watering! I cannot wait to try it with some yoghurt on top to balance that spicy mix!

  3. I love roasted cauliflower! We often chop it in a baking tray with potatos, then put it under a chicken on the shelf in the oven with the chicken covered with curry paste and it comes out AMAZING!

    Corinne x

    1. Yum!! That sounds like the perfect sheet pan dinner! I’m guilty of putting curry paste on everything haha! Thank you for reading, Corinne x

  6. Ooh what have we here? Roasted cauliflower, I like! I do something similar but with broccoli and chili flakes! Unlike you I haven’t got a recipe. Lol!

    1. Me too! I preferred cauliflower raw all my life and honestly still do but it was awesome to find out that I like it roasted as well! Thanks for reading, jodie xx

  9. I love roasted cauliflower! It is definitely one of my favourite vegetables to roast. I always use curry on mine, but I bet cumin would be delicious too. I’m going to try it next time I roast my veg. Thanks for sharing Lynn!!

  10. I adore cauliflower now I’m vegan and am always wanting better ways to cook it! Definitely trying this tonight! ? Xo

  11. This looks so YUM! I usually throw a variety of veggies (onions, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms) on the grill. Sometimes I’ll marinate them with Italian dressing/seasoning then crisp them up in an open grill safe cooking tool (square bottom, sides jut out, small round holes all over). It’s great, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t have a good cauliflower recipe, so thank you! Plus that seasoning sounds fantastic. Great post, Lynn!

  12. Cumin! Cool! I have only tried roasting in paprika only. Nice twist here! Thanks

  15. I love roasted cauliflower, it’s one of my favourite ways to cook it! I’ve never tried it with paprika though so I will be trying your recipe next time! x

  16. Just reading through this made me so hungry! I love eating cauliflower. I hate the smell of it when it’s cooking with a passion though haha! I wish I could have all the deliciousness of the dish without dealing with the smell during the cooking process. Oh well! I’m sure it’s worth it for something as yummy as this – and ranch on top was such a great idea.

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  21. I’ve never tried roasted cauliflower before but it looks and sounds delicious. I’m definitely going to try out this recipe.

  23. I had shrimp and cauliflower yesterday! Will added this to my recipe 😀 Thanks for sharing Lynn x

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  25. Ok so first I love cauliflower and you already had me at the word. Then the pictures look delicious, no need to change them. They look fantastic lol. On the next note this looks like a brilliant recipe and one that I am adding to my list to try very soon. I wish a company would mass produce your food and ship it out so I could just buy it pre-prepared. Until then I will just keep reading and hoping to have time to make all this yummy stuff. Another great one Lynn!

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