Roasted Curried Cauliflower

Whenever you need an easy and no-nonsense side dish to pair with dinner, roasted vegetables are where it’s at! Simply toss a batch of chopped broccoli, brussels sprouts, potatoes, or carrots with some oil and seasonings and bake in the oven until tender and delicious. They go well with everything! Steamed or raw cauliflower is pretty boring and bland, but something magical happens when you roast it. Just like with these Cauliflower Fajitas and Sticky Sesame Cauliflower, roasting cauliflower transforms the lowly vegetable into something that you won’t be able to stop eating! If you want to take your everyday roasted vegetables up a notch, you have to try this Roasted Curried Cauliflower recipe. Cauliflower florets are tossed with oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper before quickly roasting in the oven. A little lemon juice and cilantro on top goes a long way and gives each bite an added burst of brightness. I just know you’re going to love this flavorful curried cauliflower recipe! It’s:

An easy 30-minute side dishMade with 5 simple ingredientsFull of warm spicesThe best way to add flavor and substance to grain bowls, salads, veggie wraps, and more

Ingredients needed (with substitutions)

Cauliflower – Either chop the cauliflower head into florets yourself or save some time by buying pre-cut florets. Frozen cauliflower florets will also work. Simply mix the frozen cauliflower with the other ingredients and roast.Olive oil – For oil free roasted cauliflower, omit the olive oil entirely.Curry powder – Pre-mixed curry powder is usually made with a blend of ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, chili powder, black pepper, fenugreek, fennel, and more. It’s easy to find at most major grocery stores or you can make it yourself. For added warmth, add a sprinkle of garam masala or cinnamon to the curried cauliflower.Salt and pepperLemon juice – Freshly squeezed is best!Cilantro – For serving. Parsley works too!

How to make roasted curried cauliflower

Find the complete recipe with measurements below. Toss the cauliflower florets in a bowl with the olive oil, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Lay them in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast the curried cauliflower in the oven until the florets are tender and the edges are brown. Drizzle fresh lemon juice and cilantro on top, then enjoy!

Serving suggestions

Roasted curried cauliflower is so versatile and can be enjoyed in endless ways! Use any of these serving suggestions for inspiration:

Use the cauliflower as a topping on buddha bowls, grain bowls, or salads.Enjoy them on the side of risotto, lentil loaf, or vegan kebabs for dinner.Stuff them into vegetable wraps, shawarma, and vegan gyros.Use them as a last-minute topping on vegan curries or cauliflower soup.Layer some florets on top of mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower.Make them a part of your meal prep bowls.Add a scoop of basmati rice to a bowl and layer the cauliflower on top. Enjoy with a piece of vegan naan!