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Southwest Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Southwest Roasted Cauliflower Recipe is the tastiest and easiest side dish to make in fact, you’ll hardly believe how good it is! Roasting a whole head of cauliflower is hands down the best way to enjoy cauliflower! And talk about easy- all you need is a few spices and pan to roast the whole head of cauliflower on. . . that’s it! It’s beautiful to slice and serve on the table- quite a show stopper really!  I could easily eat the whole thing all by myself, it’s just that good! 

Southwest Roasted Cauliflower is the tastiest and easiest side dish to make! www.cookingwithruthie.com

Southwest Roasted Cauliflower will make those Cauliflower haters, love Cauliflower!  It’s easy to make, great tasting, and fits into almost any meal as a great side! Southwest Roasted Cauliflower would be a fun addition to or replacement of a veggie tray!  I’m even thinking of bringing this baby out for Thanksgiving!

Southwest Roasted Cauliflower is the tastiest and easiest side dish to make! www.cookingwithruthie.com

You may also enjoy these other side dish recipes:

• Brown Sugar Banana Squash

• German Apple and Celery Root Salad

• Southwest Roasted Cauliflower

• Green Beans with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette and Parmesan Crumbs

• Roasted Butternut Squash, Feta, and Pine Nut Salad

• Browned Butter, Parmesan, and Almond Green Beans

 

Southwest Roasted Cauliflower is the tastiest and easiest side dish to make! www.cookingwithruthie.com

 

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Southwest Roasted Cauliflower is a side everyone will enjoy again and again!

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Yield: 6

Southwest Roasted Cauliflower

Southwest Roasted Cauliflower is the tastiest and easiest side dish to make! www.cookingwithruthie.com

Southwest Roasted Cauliflower is the tastiest and easiest side dish to make!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower, greens removed, washed and drained, left whole
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust according to spiciness
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 425 degrees F.
  2. Place cauliflower head on baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl combine sea salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, minced cilantro; mix.
  4. Drizzle and rub with hand the olive oil over the cauliflower to coat.
  5. Using hand apply spice mixture evenly over cauliflower.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes until lightly browned.
  7. Place on serving plate, slice as you eat.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 82Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 382mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g

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  1. Honestly, I would love to cut the cauliflower into smaller pieces so that the seasonings could be mixed well. Anyways, roasted cauliflower is one of my favourite meals in lazy dinners xD
    – Natalie

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