Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Herbs

Published on June 28, 2021 | By
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

I found this recipe for spicy roasted cauliflower with herbs on the Half Baked Harvest website.

Half Baked Harvest never fails to disappoint with unique recipes that are exploding with flavors, bright colors, and seasonal foods. This crispy and spicy roasted cauliflower with herbs is bold with the flavors of chili, smoked paprika, and garlic. The cauliflower is further enhanced with a squeeze of lemon, the crunch of roasted seeds or nuts, and freshly chopped cilantro and basil.

Once the cauliflower is roasted with spices, olive oil, and lemon juice, it is tossed with roasted seeds and fresh herbs, and olive oil. I served the cauliflower at room temperature as part of an appetizer or meze platter.

You can also serve the roasted cauliflower as a vegetable side. It will enhance your vegetarian mains or meat or seafood dishes. Check out some of my other cauliflower recipes like this cauliflower cashew curry!

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Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more if you desire
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1/4 cup mixed pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, roasted
  • sparkling of crumbled feta, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the cauliflower florets in a small bowl. Mix together half of the olive oil, all of the dried spices, salt and pepper. Whisk to blend.
  3. Pour the olive oil and spice mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat the cauliflower well. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove and toss with juice of one lemon. Roast for another 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender and lightly charred.
  5. Chop the herbs and set aside. Roast the seeds or nuts of your choice. Mix the herbs and nuts with remaining olive oil and a little more salt if needed.
  6. Remove the cauliflower from the oven, toss with herbs and nuts and sprinkle with crumbled feta if you desire. Serve immediately or at room temp.
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