Description
A flavorful and spicy roasted cauliflower dish with a Middle Eastern twist. This Roasted Harissa Cauliflower is a perfect side dish or light meal that’s vegan and bursting with delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon tahini or yogurt for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the cauliflower: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, harissa paste, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add the cauliflower florets and toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the cauliflower: Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and drizzle with tahini or yogurt if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of harissa paste to your preferred spice level.
- Serve as a side dish, or toss with grains or greens for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
