These cauliflower bites are dusted in curry powder and lime, then roasted to sweet perfection. You will love them!

Curried Lime Cauliflower Bites with Curry Mayo

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I'm in love. Head over heels in love. With these cauliflower bites. Oh, ya baby.

Each little bite sized nugget is coated in lime juice and deeeelish curry spices. They're baked in the oven (not fried!) and then served with some creamy, spicy and totally addictive curry mayo.

I like to put a plate of these out at a party and watch them disappear in seconds. They also make a great side dish on your dinner plate.

Little bites of heaven goin' on right here. 🙂

Curried Lime Cauliflower Bites with Curry Mayo

We all know that cauliflower is the new kale. Or is it the new Brussels sprouts? I get confused about all these food trends. One thing is for certain: cauliflower is awesome.

There is a caveat though … in order for cauliflower to be awesome it must be roasted, or fried, or disquised as something it's not, like this Cauliflower Fried “Rice” or this Skinny Chili Cheese Dip.

Under no circumstance should cauliflower ever be steamed or boiled, unless you plan on using it as a vessel to get copious amounts of cheese sauce into your mouth.

Curried Lime Cauliflower Bites with Curry Mayo

Let's chat about roasting cauliflower.

Something magical happens to this otherwise boring vegetable when you put it in the oven. It takes on a flavour that is rich and almost nutty. It is delicious covered in spices, like it is here, but it is also delicious on its own with just a sprinkle of sea salt.

You want to make sure that you don't take the cauliflower out of the oven until you see plenty of dark brown spots on it. The flavour is in the colour so don't be afraid of it.

Enjoy!

Curried Lime Cauliflower Bites with Curry Mayo

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Curried Lime Cauliflower Bites with Curry Mayo

  • Author: Kristen Stevens | The Endless Meal
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Description

These baked cauliflower bites are covered in delicious curry spices and a squeeze of fresh lime. They're deliciously addictive. You will LOVE them!

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Ingredients

  • ½ head cauliflower, cut into bite sized florets
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • Juice from ½ lime
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

For the curry mayo:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise* (NOT Miracle Whip!)
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ⅛ teaspoon sugar
  • A pinch of sea salt

To serve:

  • A squeeze of lime and a little chopped cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cauliflower florets in a medium sized bowl and pour over the oil and lime juice and toss to coat.
  3. Combine all the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix them together. Pour the spices over the cauliflower and toss well so that each piece is evenly coated. Place the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning halfway.
  4. While the cauliflower is baking, make the curry mayo. Combine all the curry mayo ingredients in a small bowl and mix them together well.
  5. Serve the cauliflower with the curry mayo on the side for dipping, a little squeeze of lime over top and a sprinkling of cilantro or parsley.

Notes

For vegan: use a vegan mayo

For paleo: make your own homemade mayo