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Zesty spiced cauliflower

Cauliflower baked in spices with lime zest

Zesty spiced cauliflower

Cauliflower is one of my favourite vegetables. It’s super versatile, and a great base for just about any flavouring. I use this cauliflower as a side in rice bowls, in salads, or even as a vegetarian or vegan taco or burrito filling.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets (approximately 550g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano (can be subbed for Mediterranean)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 lime, juice and zest reserved
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200c/180 fan.
  • Mix all ingredients except the lime zest together in a large bowl until the cauliflower is evenly coated.
  • Spread out the cauliflower on a lined baking sheet.
  • Cook the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes until slightly golden and crisp.
  • Add the lime zest on top of the cauliflower before serving.
Keyword cauliflower, cumin, lime, spices, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN

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