My easy Tumeric roasted cauliflower is a delicious, healthy recipe seasoned with turmeric. If you love cauliflower, you need to try this easy turmeric cauliflower recipe.
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This easy side dish is guaranteed to be a winner in your family! It isn't often I will guarantee something but this turmeric cauliflower was such a huge surprise. I didn't expect my kids to devour it!
What is turmeric?
Turmeric is an Indian spice that adds strong flavors of curry and turmeric. It turns your recipes a vibrant yellow, which is part of the reason my kids were so intrigued by this recipe.
Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and our family definitely needs any help it can get in this area. We always seem prone to sports and exercise strains. I am trying to create more turmeric recipes like this Cold Busting Turmeric Chicken Soup and this Turmeric Vinaigrette Dressing.
Cauliflower is one of those versatile vegetables that takes the flavor of seasoning really well. This gluten free turmeric cauliflower recipe is whole30, paleo, vegan, and delicious!
Why this recipe is great:
This turmeric cauliflower recipe was a surprise favorite in our house, even my picky eater loved it. It is quick and easy to make, and I am finding everyone loves it!
I made this recipe for family friends not too long ago. Their young son loved this recipe so much, his mom asked me for the recipe so she can make it for him again!
Don't forget to check out all of my kid-approved side dish recipes. Let me know which ones your kids liked best.
You can use either a whole head of cauliflower and chop it up or buy your cauliflower pre-chopped from the grocery store. Another fun idea is to slice your cauliflower like steaks!
Recipe step by step directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375º F.
- Chop cauliflower and put it in a bowl.
- Add olive oil, lime juice, and toss together to mix.
- Add seasonings and mix again.
- Put in a greased dish and bake for 20 minutes until cauliflower is roasted.
- Serve hot.
Well, I am hoping you, my fabulous reader will move past the neon yellow color to give this turmeric roasted cauliflower recipe a try. If you love turmeric, give this delicious Turmeric Chicken Wings recipe too!
Tips and Recipe FAQ:
The easiest way to cut cauliflower into steaks by placing the head of cauliflower stem down on a cutting board. use a knife to cut down thick slices.
Don't steam your cauliflower. It will prevent it from getting slightly crisp edges, which are so tasty!
Try not to cut into all of the florets. Keep florets whole then oil and season from there.
This cauliflower will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
For a kick of spice, dust the cauliflower with crushed red pepper!
I know bright colored foods can look a bit scary, trust me, I know! But if you can, you will be surprised. It is incredible...even Mr. Fearless Dining will eat this cauliflower :-).
More side dishes:
- Crispy Baked Gluten Free Eggplant Rounds
- Quick and Easy Mashed Rutabagas
- Curry Sweet Potato Hash Brown Waffles
- Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheddar Pancakes
📖 Recipe
Quick and Easy Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut up
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375º F.
- Chop cauliflower and put in a bowl.
- Add olive oil and toss together to mix.
- Add seasonings and mix again.
- Put in greased dish and bake for 20 minutes until cauliflower is roasted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can cut your cauliflower into florets, or steaks. To cut as steaks, place your cauliflower head stem side down. Use a knife to cut thick slices.
- Feel free to add some spice by adding crushed red pepper flakes!
- This cauliflower will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
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Chrisy
I've been looking for more cauliflower recipes to try - adding this one to the menu this week!
Sandi Gaertner
Awesome Chrisy, it is one of the few veggies my kids will willingly eat 🙂
Robin
I make a similar cauliflower, but have never tried making it with lime. Sounds awesome!
Sandi Gaertner
I think the lime adds a little extra pop. My kids seem to like it :-).
Renee from New Hampshire
I made this tonight for dinner. I loved it and will definitely make it again. Thanks Fearless Dining!
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad you liked it Renee 🙂
Farida
A cauliflower is popular in the middle east, I love how you upgraded with turmeric and curry, nice combo!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Farida 🙂