Vegan 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 trick of preheating the sheet pan before the florets ever touch it means you get that satisfying sear right away — no soggy, steamed results. A bold spice blend of turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika coats every piece in warm, earthy flavor, with optional cayenne for anyone who likes a little heat. Everything in this recipe is naturally plant-based, so there's nothing to swap or substitute — just straightforward whole-food ingredients that happen to be completely animal-free. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens the whole dish and cuts through the richness of the olive oil beautifully. It works as a stunning side, a grain bowl topper, or honestly just eaten straight off the pan while nobody's looking.
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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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