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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

Spicy and easy to make, this recipe is my favorite with cauliflower.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large tomato (seeded and finely chopped) or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon black and yellow mustard seeds
  • 1/2 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF / 180ºC
  2. On a small bowl, combine oil, tomato, mustard seeds, jalapeño, ginger and turmeric.
  3. On a large baking dish toss the cauliflower florets with the flavored oil.
  4. Season with salt and spread on an even layer.
  5. Roast for about 30-40 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender. Time will vary depending on the size of the cauliflower pieces.
  6. Increase the temperature to 425°F/220°C and roast for 10 more minutes, or until browned to your liking. 
  7. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can make it ahead and reheat it before serving. It lasts for several days in a container with a lid.
  • Mustard seeds: they will give the cauliflower a very sharp flavor. There are yellow mustard seeds and black mustard seeds and I use both.
  • Ginger: the recipe uses fresh ginger and it has a better flavor and mellower than the powder. But you can use ground ginger if you can't find it fresh.
  • Jalapeño: I use fresh jalapenos when available and jalapeño powder the rest of the time. You can use other types of spicy chiles.
  • Turmeric powder: it adds that yellow color and spiciness, but it does stain a lot. So be careful or don't use it.
  • Medium oven: it's the sweet spot where the veggies will roast and cook at the same time. You can use a higher temperature for the last 5-10 minutes if you want them extra roasted or more charred.
  • Olive oil: for me it's a must, but you can use any type of oil you want.
  • Salt and pepper: even if you don't use other flavorings, these two will elevate and concentrate the flavors. 
  • Author: Paula Montenegro
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4
  • Calories: 126
  • Sugar: 5.3 g
  • Sodium: 646.7 mg
  • Fat: 7.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: roasted cauliflower

Find it online: https://vintagekitchennotes.com/turmeric-ginger-cauliflower/