Here’s the simplest weeknight side dish you’ll ever make!
Take cauliflower florets, coat them in simple seasonings, then let them roast in the oven. This delicious cauliflower vegan side dish is ready in no time and can be enjoyed in numerous delightful ways!
Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this cauliflower side dish is an excellent addition to your meal prep routine! It serves as a wholesome yet tasty option for an appetizer, finger food snack, or side dish!
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Recipe Highlights
- Dietary – vegan, whole food, oil-free, nut-free, gluten-free
- Quick & easy to make
- Ready in 30 mins
- Only 4 simple ingredients
- Healthy & oil-free
- Baked, not fried
- Budget-friendly
- Allergy-friendly
- Great for meal prep
- Can be enjoyed as a side, snack or appetizer
Ingredient Notes
In this recipe, cauliflower florets are tossed with simple spices and then roasted in the oven for a delicious and healthy side meal.
Here’s everything you’ll need:
- cauliflower – you’ll need about half a medium head of cauliflower for this recipe, cut into bite-sized florets
- spices – I used a combination of smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, and salt. You can use other spices such as curry powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, etc.
For the full ingredients list, measurements, and instructions, please find the recipe card below.
How to Make Oil-free oven Roasted Cauliflower
Step 1: Cut the cauliflower – Cut cauliflower into small, bite-sized florets. Try to cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets – this will ensure they all bake evenly.
Step 2: Season the cauliflower florets – Place them in a large bowl and season with the spices. Toss until the florets are well coated.
Step 3: Bake – Spread the seasoned cauliflower on the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 25 minutes until slightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork.
And that’s it! So simple yet delicious!
Dip these delicious roasted cauliflower florets in this creamy vegan garlic sauce and enjoy!
Top Tips
- Try to cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets – this will ensure they all bake evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan – If the florets are too closely packed, they will produce so much steam and won’t achieve the desirable roasted texture.
- Easy to customize – toss the cauliflower with a different herb mix like cumin, chili powder, curry powder, coriander, or whatever you like.
How to Store
This oven-roasted cauliflower can be enjoyed warm or cold. It is equally delicious.
Fridge: However, you can store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Make ahead: Prepare the cauliflower florets and toss them with the spices. Store in the fridge for a day until you’re ready to roast them.
How to Serve
There are various ways to enjoy this roasted cauliflower. Here are some of our favorite ones:
- Eat it straight off the pan!
- Enjoy this oven-roasted cauliflower as a healthy snack, appetizer, or side dish.
- Dip these delicious roasted cauliflower florets in this creamy vegan garlic sauce, or our favorite quick cashew sauce!
- Enjoy it with homemade hummus, this quick & tasty bean dip, or this healthy party dip.
- Add it to a healthy grain bowl with your favorite cooked grains, potatoes, beans, vibrant greens, fresh veggies, and a yummy sauce.
- Serve it as a side to different vegan meatballs, falafel, nuggets, and black bean burgers.
More Side dish recipes
If you try this Oil-free Oven Roasted Cauliflower, please let me know! Leave a comment and ★★★★★ recipe rating below. I would love to see your remakes and hear what you think.
Oil-free Oven Roasted Cauliflower
Equipment
- Prepware Mixing Bowl Set
Ingredients
- 1 lbs (450 g) cauliflower florets
- ½ tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ⅔ tsp Himalayan salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cut the cauliflower into small, bite-sized florets. Place them in a large mixing bowl and season with the spices. Toss until the florets are well coated.
- Spread the seasoned cauliflower on the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 25 mins until slightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Enjoy with our favorite creamy cashew sauce!
Notes
- Try to cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets – this will ensure they all bake evenly.
