Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Makes 6 servings; Start to Finish: 1 hour; INGREDIENTS; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 head cauliflower; 11/2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 2 tablespoons chile powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

Makes 6 servings
Start to Finish: 1 hour
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 head cauliflower
11/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

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DIRECTIONS
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1. Preheat the oven to 400u00b0 and lightly grease a small baking sheet with vegetable oil. Set aside.
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2. Trim the base of the cauliflower to remove any green leaves and the woody stem.
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3. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt with the lime zest and juice, chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, curry powder, salt and pepper.
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4. Dunk the cauliflower into the bowl and use a brush or your hands to smear the marinade evenly over its surface. (Excess marinade can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days and used with meat, fish or other veggies.)
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5. Place the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the surface is dry and lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. The marinade will make a crust on the surface of the cauliflower.
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6. Let the cauliflower cool for 10 minutes before cutting it into wedges and serving alongside a big green salad.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Makes 6 servings, Start to Finish: 1 hour, INGREDIENTS, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower

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