This Roasted Curry Cauliflower is a healthy and delicious side. Cauliflower florets are tossed with fresh lemon zest and spices before roasting. Serves 6 to 8 in under 30 minutes.

I’m going to let you in on a secret… I’ve hated curry for years.

Absolutely, most definitely and without a doubt, loathed it for almost all of my days on earth.

It was one faithful night while dining at my favorite restaurant with my sisters; I braved a bite of their roasted curry cauliflower and instantly was hooked. How could this be? Me liking curry-anything? I’m glad I gave it a try because now I have yet another yummy side dish to add to my repertoire.

And this is a side dish that I could eat as a main dish. SO good!

Curry Roasted Cauliflower ingredients

To make This Curry Roasted Cauliflower You Will Need:

  • olive oil – Adds flavor, helps keep the cauliflower from sticking and helps brown the cauliflower when roasting.
  • lemon juice and zest – Lemon zest and lemon juice provide citrus flavor and acidity.
  • curry powder – Adds warmth with a deep, earthy and rich flavor.
  • garlic powder – Imparts oniony flavor.
  • kosher salt – Used in this recipe to enhance flavors.
  • ground turmeric – Added for extra golden color and enhance the earthiness in this dish.
  • sumac – Has a pleasant tangy taste with a hint of citrus flavor.
  • white pepper – Compliments the earthy flavors and has some subtle spice to it.
  • cauliflower florets – While pretty neutral with subtle bitterness while raw. Roasting really transforms this vegetable into golden, caramelized deliciousness in the oven.

Spices with olive oil, lemon juice and zest.

In a large mixing bowl, measure and add; 3 tablespoons olive oil, juice of 1 medium lemon, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon both kosher salt and ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon both sumac and white pepper.

curry sauce whisked together.

Finally, whisk to combine.

How is it that I go from one minute hating curry, to the next where I dip my finger in the bowl of curry saucy goodness?!

cauliflower florets added to curry.

Add the cauliflower florets into the bowl with the curry sauce.

tossing in curry sauce

Then until they are coated well.

curry coated cauliflower

Keep tossing until completely coated and there is no sauce in the bottom of the bowl.

curry cauliflower on roasting pan.

Spray a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil or lay down some parchment and then spray with oil. Toss the curry coated cauliflower onto the pan, making sure you grab a spatula to scrape every last drop of the curry-oil onto the pan.

curried cauliflower before roasting

Slip the pan onto the middle rack of you preheated 400° oven for 18 to minutes – this all depends on the size of the florets.

curried cauliflower after roasting

Once roasted, allow the roasted curry cauliflower to cool slightly before serving.

Serve these hot from the oven!

Sprinkle a little chopped parsley for a little freshness and color. This curried cauliflower is super healthy, flavorful and a pretty darn colorful side dish that will jazz up your dinner plate.

Enjoy! And if you give this Roasted Curry Cauliflower recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 6 servings

Roasted Curry Cauliflower

This Roasted Curry Cauliflower; cauliflower florets tossed with fresh lemon zest and spices, then roasted. Easy, healthy, delicious, flavorful, colorful.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sumac
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°.
  • In a large bowl combine the oil, lemon juice, zest and remaining spices. Whisk together until combined.
  • Add all of the cauliflower florets to the curry sauce and toss to combine.
  • Spray a rimmed sheet pan (or line with parchment and spray) before dumping out the curried cauliflower. Spread the florets out evenly and roast in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Rotate the pan half way to ensure even browning.
  • Once roasted; allow to cool a minute or so before serving with chopped parsley.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 97kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 224mg, Potassium: 340mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 70IU, Vitamin C: 57mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Laurie McNamara
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Indian