The oven roasted spiced cauliflower: simple recipe, is a very quick and delightful side dish where all the virtues of the cauliflower itself are enhanced as it is not boiled first. It cooks in the oven and not only becomes very tender but also has a scent of spices and a unique flavor.
Roasting in the oven enhances its natural sweetness, while the spices give it an intense and aromatic flavor.
The cauliflower, often underestimated, becomes a true star when prepared this way. Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, it is perfect as a side dish, as a standalone vegetarian dish, or as an ingredient for more elaborate salads.
The spices you use will give a personal touch to your recipe, allowing you to experiment and create always new combinations. Even those who say they don’t like cauliflower, I assure you, will eat it and change their minds because it is really good!!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for Oven Roasted Spiced Cauliflower: Simple Recipe
- 1 cauliflower
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika (or spicy according to taste)
Tools
- 1 baking tray
Preparation for Oven Roasted Spiced Cauliflower: Simple Recipe
To prepare the oven roasted spiced cauliflower, first remove the outer leaves of the cauliflower and the end of the hard stem.
Now place it on the cutting board with the stem facing down nice and straight, and cut it into slices about 0.4 inches (1 cm) thick.
You’ll see that in the first slices the pieces will fall off, but the thicker ones towards the center will stay intact like the ones you see in the picture.
Mix all the spices and the extra virgin olive oil in a bowl, then line a rectangular baking tray with parchment paper and arrange all the cauliflower slices without overlapping them.
Preheat the oven to 428°F (220°C).
Now you can season the oven roasted spiced cauliflower with the previously prepared mixture, then use a kitchen brush to distribute the seasoning on each cauliflower slice.
Bake on the lowest shelf of the oven and cook for at least 20 minutes.
Check the cooking because each oven cooks differently, so when the oven-roasted spiced cauliflower is tender and slightly golden on the surface, you can take it out.
Let it rest for 5 minutes before bringing it to the table and…
ENJOY YOUR MEAL
The ideal temperature is around 392°F (200°C), but you can adjust it based on your oven and the type of cauliflower.
Halfway through cooking, turn the florets to ensure even browning on all sides.
Storage
The roasted cauliflower keeps in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container. You can freeze the side dish and then transfer it to the fridge the night before eating it and reheat it in the oven.
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