Roasted Cauliflower With Cumin and Cilantro

Roasting the cauliflower gives the edges a crispy caramelization and brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetable. It also keeps a nice crunch when cooked quickly at high heat. Try this roasted cauliflower with cumin recipe and you'll never boil, blanch, or steam it again!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (2.5 pound) head cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss cauliflower florets in oil and place on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven, turning the pan and tossing florets once or twice for even cooking, until nicely caramelized, about 30 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice and cumin; toss to combine, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes more.

Step 4

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve warm.