More Good Roasted Cauliflower Recipes
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
A head of regular cauliflower can be transformed into thick ‘steaks’ that make a hearty and satisfying meat-free dinner. First browned on the stove and then baked, roasted cauliflower steaks are easy to cook. To form the steaks, use a large knife to slice the cauliflower into four 1/2-inch pieces, working from the center outwards. Remove any leaves and trim the stem. Any extra florets can be reserved for other cauliflower recipes such as rice.
Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower, sliced into 4 steaks
1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 yellow pepper, diced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the tomatoes and yellow pepper on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes until soft.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for one minute. Place two of the cauliflower steaks in the skillet and sprinkle with salt. Sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Repeat with remaining cauliflower steaks, adding more olive oil to the pan.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees until tender. Top with roasted tomatoes, peppers, and fresh parsley to serve.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
This roasted cauliflower recipe is a fantastic option for a lighter and healthier game day snack. The roasted cauliflower bites are modeled after traditional Buffalo wings, coated with spicy hot sauce. Serve them with a side of Paleo Ranch dipping sauce with a couple of celery sticks, just like Buffalo chicken wings.
Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup hot sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread out the cauliflower in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until browned and slightly crispy, turning once.
2. Toss the roasted cauliflower in the hot sauce.
Roasted Cauliflower ‘Poppers’
Serve up these easy roasted cauliflower ‘poppers’ for a healthy finger food. Cauliflower florets are simply tossed with paprika and olive oil before being roasted in the oven. The slightly crispy and flavorful snack is good on its own, or can be served alongside dips and sauces.
Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1-2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread out the cauliflower in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat.
2. Sprinkle the paprika and salt over the cauliflower and toss to season. Roast for 25-30 minutes until browned and slightly crispy, turning once. Serve warm topped with fresh parsley.
