Spicy Roasted Cauliflower 🌶️
I originally aimed to create a Mexican roasted cauliflower side dish. While it's not a traditional Mexican recipe, I believe cauliflower shines pretty great with the flavor variations. The beautiful melding of cauliflower, red onions, garlic, and Mexican spices has made the dish a firm favorite. Cotija, cilantro, and sour cream further elevate the recipe's flavors.
Calories: 670kcal
Ingredients
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Ingredients List
- 4 dried red chili peppers chopped
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup red onion sliced thin
- ¼ cup Cotija cheese optional
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
- Remove the leaves and stems from fresh cauliflower. Cut cauliflower florets into quarters.
- Mix all the dried spices (chipotle powder, coarse salt, ground cumin, black pepper, and cayenne powder) in a small bowl and the chopped chili peppers.
- In a large bowl, add the cauliflower, onion, and garlic. Top with the mixed spices.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower mixture and coat well.
Cooking Instructions
- Evenly distribute the cauliflower mixture on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then remove from the oven. Use a spatula to rotate the ingredients. If using, add the Cotija cheese now.
- Continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the total cooking time reaches 35-40 minutes. Transfer carefully to a bowl and top with chopped cilantro and a squirt of lime juice.
Notes
NOTE: The overall net carb count does not include the Substitute and Additional Ingredients.
If this Spicy Roasted Cauliflower recipe hits the spot for you, let me know! If you have ways to tweak it to be even lower in carbs, I’d love to hear your ideas. Drop a comment below! Enjoy your cooking adventures!
If this Spicy Roasted Cauliflower recipe hits the spot for you, let me know! If you have ways to tweak it to be even lower in carbs, I’d love to hear your ideas. Drop a comment below! Enjoy your cooking adventures!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 3064mg | Potassium: 2041mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3235IU | Vitamin C: 282mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 5mg
