Golden Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

This golden turmeric cauliflower is a delicious and versatile side dish. Bite-sized cauliflower florets are seasoned with turmeric, ginger, and a little chili, then topped with a squeeze of lemon. It’s incredibly easy to make and is ready in just 45 minutes!

Cauliflower has been having its heyday, and we’re absolutely on board! It’s such a versatile vegetable that manages to absorb whatever seasoning or sauce it’s prepared with.

This turmeric roasted cauliflower recipe couldn’t be easier to make. Once your cauliflower is chopped up into bite-sized pieces, toss it with olive oil and spices and roast it with lemon slices until it’s golden and crispy. Squeeze the roasted lemons over top and serve with fresh cilantro.

Roasting the cauliflower brings out its sweetness, while the spices give it a mild curry flavor, and the lemon and cilantro make everything pop!

It’s an easy side dish that’s perfect for weeknights and for weekly meal prep, too. It is super versatile and tastes incredible on its own, as a side, in a grain bowl, or tucked into a wrap.

Turmeric cauliflower ingredients

This roasted cauliflower recipe is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Here’s what you need:

• Cauliflower – we cut a large head of cauliflower into equal-sized florets.
• Olive oil – be generous with the olive oil because it helps the cauliflower get nice and crispy. You can also use coconut oil or avocado oil.
• Seasonings – we used a savory combination of ground turmeric, sea salt, chili powder, black pepper, and ground ginger. You could easily add other spices like cumin or garlic, too.
• Lemon – roasting the lemons with the cauliflower not only warms them up which is nice for hot food, but also gives them a char and helps them to release their juices.
• Cilantro – cilantro adds a pop of bright green color and fresh flavor. You could also use parsley if you prefer.

Pro tips

Turmeric cauliflower is simple to make. You can even eyeball the ingredients because it’s not a recipe where you need to be precise, but here are a few tips to remember:

• Make sure the cauliflower is well coated with olive oil. It helps it to brown and get crispy.
• Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
• Cut the florets into equal sizes to ensure they cook evenly and thoroughly.
• Don’t overload the baking sheet! You want to make sure there is space between the cauliflower florets so they roast rather than steam.

More tasty cauliflower recipes

• Sriracha Cauliflower Popcorn
• Kung Pao Cauliflower
• Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks

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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower Recipe

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 40 minutes mins

Total: 45 minutes mins

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This golden turmeric cauliflower is a delicious and versatile side dish. Bite-sized cauliflower florets are seasoned with turmeric, ginger, and a little chili, then topped with a squeeze of lemon. It's incredibly easy to make and is ready in just 45 minutes!

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 large head of cauliflower (cut into florets)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• ▢ 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and chili powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon EACH: black pepper and ground ginger
• ▢ 1 lemon (cut into ½-inch slices)
• ▢ Cilantro (to serve)

Instructions 

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the cauliflower florets to a large bowl and drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle the turmeric, sea salt, chili powder, black pepper, and ginger over top and toss so everything is well coated.
  1 large head of cauliflower, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and chili powder, ½ teaspoon EACH: black pepper and ground ginger
  
• Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 40 minutes, turning halfway. At the halfway mark (after 20 minutes) add the lemon slices to the baking sheet.
  1 lemon
  
• Serve the turmeric cauliflower with the roasted lemons squeezed over top and a little cilantro.
  Cilantro
  

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 100kcal (5%), Carbohydrates: 15g (5%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 4g (6%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 654mg (28%), Potassium: 726mg (21%), Fiber: 6g (25%), Sugar: 5g (6%), Vitamin A: 156IU (3%), Vitamin C: 116mg (141%), Calcium: 60mg (6%), Iron: 2mg (11%)

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