This recipe, while it may seem straightforward, threw me for a loop. I roasted 7 heads of cauliflower until I got it just right! But in the end, it was totally worth the effort. There are a couple of secrets to the whole roasted cauliflower game. Let me show you how! This recipe is easy, requiring just 5 ingredients and simple methods to prepare! Tip #1: Start with a sauce comprised of spices (such as shawarma spice blend* and harissa*), a little oil, maple syrup, and salt. The result is a flavor-packed marinade of sorts that’s perfect for lathering all over your cauliflower. *Note: learn about the origin of shawarma spice blend here and harissa here. Tip #2: Flip your cauliflower upside down to let the sauce pour down the core, shake it around so it infuses the center, and then flip the cauliflower over and use a brush to rub the leftover sauce all over the exterior. Tip #3: Add just a pinch more spice and salt to the exterior for even more flavor. Tip #4: Place a pan with water on the bottom of your oven while baking so the cauliflower steams and gets softer faster. It doesn’t make the cauliflower soggy as long as you don’t over-bake – just perfectly tender all the way to the core. (A tip we borrowed from NYT.) Tip #5: Turn the oven to broil at the last minute to get a browned outer edge. That’s it! Just 5 ingredients and 5 tips to the perfect roasted cauliflower. We hope you all LOVE this cauliflower! It’s: Perfectly tenderPacked with flavorEasy to makeSuper versatile& So delicious Make this cauliflower as the main dish or an appetizer for dinner parties or weeknight meals! Because cauliflower doesn’t have many calories, we recommend serving it over some cooked quinoa with our go-to Magic Green Sauce. You could also add our Actually Crispy Chickpeas to the plate for some added protein, fiber, and crunch! Other sides that would be amazing with this dish are Garlicky Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas, Super Cleansing Slaw with Rosemary Tahini Dressing, Loaded Kale Salad, Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Gratin, and Romesco Soup with Smashed Chickpeas. If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
