Pecan Free Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower gets a serious glow-up here, roasted at high heat until the edges turn deep golden brown and the stems go perfectly tender. The spice blend — turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne — coats every floret in warm, earthy flavor that makes this feel like anything but a plain vegetable side. The trick of preheating the sheet pan before adding the cauliflower is what gives you that satisfying caramelized crust instead of a soggy, steamed result. Fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end brighten everything up and balance the richness of the olive oil. The entire ingredient list is straightforward pantry staples and fresh produce, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about cross-contact from tree nuts lurking in a spice blend or coating. It works beautifully as a weeknight side, a grain bowl topper, or even a snack straight off the pan — not that there will be much left to save.
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4 servings
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into 1 ½-inch florets
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Place a large sheet pan in the oven while it preheats.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne, if using. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
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