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Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower

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This colorful dish is stealing the spotlight as a delicious star! Indulge in a perfectly cooked cauliflower with a golden, crispy outside and a tender and flavorful inside. Each bite is a burst of taste as the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, maple syrup, and garam masala create a yummy explosion that will make you want to dance with delight. The tangy chickpeas, coated in a wonderful mix of Nakano Roasted Garlic Rice Vinegar and fresh herbs, bring a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that goes perfectly with the beautiful cauliflower. The tangy vinegar and curry coating on the cauliflower take your taste buds on an exciting journey with each drizzle, and the roasted garlic in the vinegar adds depth and richness to the dish. So, dig in and savor the flavors! Enjoy!

If you love this recipe, you might want to try my Herb Roasted Whole Cauliflower or Ramen Soup, and my Haitian Epis Cauliflower Wings!

COURSE: Main Course
CUISINE: Indian, Fusion, Contemporary
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 1 Cup)

  • Calories 300g
  • Protein 9g
  • Dietary Fiber 8g

Why You Will Love This Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower:

You’ll surely enjoy this easy cauliflower curry recipe! It combines fresh mint, parsley, and spices to make a tasty curry sauce. The colorful cauliflower cooks in the oven until it becomes tender and soaks up the yummy sauce. It’s served with pink hummus, a lively chickpea salad, and a creamy white sauce, making extraordinary dish that brings lots of delicious flavors and of course, happiness!


About the Ingredients:

Get ready to be delighted by the vibrant ingredients in this Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower recipe! Fresh mint and parsley bring a burst of freshness, while pomegranate seeds add a pop of color. Cooked chickpeas and hummus provide a satisfying texture, and beet juice gives a lovely pink hue to the creamy hummus. Nakano Roasted Garlic Rice Vinegar adds a tangy twist, and a blend of spices including curry, cumin, and garam masala infuse the cauliflower with rich flavors. With every bite, you’ll experience a joyful dance of tastes and textures that will leave you craving for more!

Cooked Chickpeas

Cooked chickpeas bring a wonderful touch of plant protein to this easy cauliflower curry recipe. It adds a satisfying and wholesome element to dishes and the creamy bean is easier to digest. These versatile legumes provide a nice texture and nutty flavor that goes well with the roasted curry cauliflower!

Chickpeas are high in fiber, which helps with digestion and makes you feel full easily for a long time.

NAKANO Roasted Garlic Rice Vinegar

This fantastic ingredient adds a burst of flavor with its delicious roasted garlic taste mixed with tangy rice vinegar. It blends perfectly with the other spices and ingredients in the curry sauce, creating a balanced and tasty dish.

Vinegar also has health benefits like aiding with digestion, supporting a healthy gut, and helping with blood sugar control. I love to use Nakano Roasted Garlic Rice Vinegar in many of my recipes!

Red Pepper Flakes

Get ready to add a spicy kick to your Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower with the inclusion of red pepper flakes! These colorful flakes bring a burst of bold and hot flavor to any dish, making it even more delicious. Just a little pinch of these small but mighty flakes can wake up your taste buds and make you want more.

Also, Red Pepper Flakes contain capsaicin, which has been shown to boost metabolism and reduce swelling. That’s hot! 😎

Curry Powder

The curry powder adds warmth, depth, and a touch of spiciness to the roasted cauliflower. It is also known for its potential health benefits, such as its anti-inflammatory properties and potential to aid digestion.

If you don’t have it on hand, you can use a combination of turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper instead of yellow curry powder! This blend of spices will add warmth, earthiness, and a mild kick to your dish, ensuring a delightful and aromatic experience. Get creative with your spice selection and adjust the ratios according to your taste.

Fresh Ginger

Fresh ginger’s warm and spicy notes complement the other ingredients, creating a harmonious blend of tastes. Ginger adds depth and complexity to the dish, enhancing it. Its unique aroma and zingy taste elevate the flavors of the cauliflower, making it crucial in this recipe.

Fresh ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, aiding digestion, and boosting the immune system. There are so many benefits to adding Ginger to your daily feast!

Questions and Tips:

What equipment can I make this recipe in?

This easy cauliflower curry recipe is a breeze to make! All you need is an oven to bake the cauliflower, a baking sheet to place it on, mixing bowls to prepare the sauces and salad, a blender or food processor to blend the ingredients, and a knife and cutting board for chopping. With these simple tools, you’re all set to create this delicious Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower dish!

Are the extra toppings necessary?

While the extra toppings add a delightful touch, they are not necessary. Feel free to get creative! You can add toasted pistachio nuts to add a satisfying crunch, sprinkle shredded coconut for a hint of sweetness, vegan cheese, or even incorporate diced avocado for a creamy and buttery element. The possibilities are endless!

What to serve with these Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower?

These Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower recipe can be served as a main dish by themselves, but they also work great as a side dish. You can enjoy them with a refreshing salad made with cucumbers and tomatoes, some light and fluffy quinoa, or even a serving of steamed white rice. Wanna make it a full feast? Add on these tasty appetizers and sides to feed the whole family!

How long does this recipe last?

This recipe is best enjoyed right after baking when the roasted curry cauliflower is still warm and crispy. But if you have any leftovers, you can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for 4-6 days. Just remember that when you reheat the cauliflower, it might not be as crispy as when it was fresh so make sure to bake it for reheating. It’s best to eat this dish as soon as it’s out of the oven for the best taste and texture.

Will non-vegans like this?

Absolutely! Don’t worry if you’re not a vegan because this recipe is made for absolutely everyone. The explosion of flavors from the tasty curry sauce, the tender and crispy roasted curry cauliflower, and the mix of toppings is sure to impress the eyes and stomachs of anyone and everyone. The carefully balanced blend of spices and the satisfying textures make this dish a real winner. So, go ahead and give it a try, and get ready to see everyone happily enjoying this delicious plant-based meal!

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Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower

Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower

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This colorful dish is stealing the spotlight as a delicious star! Indulge in a perfectly cooked cauliflower with a golden, crispy outside and a tender and flavorful inside. Each bite is a burst of taste as the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, maple syrup, and garam masala create a yummy explosion that will make you want to dance with delight. The tangy chickpeas, coated in a wonderful mix of Roasted Garlic Rice Vinegar and fresh herbs, bring a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that goes perfectly with the beautiful cauliflower. The tangy vinegar and curry coating on the cauliflower take your taste buds on an exciting journey with each drizzle, and the roasted garlic in the vinegar adds depth and richness to the dish. So, dig in and savor the flavors! Enjoy!
prep time
15 Minutes
cooking time
40 Minutes
servings
4 Servings
total time
55 Minutes

Equipment

  • Oven

  • Baking sheet

  • Mixing bowls

  • Blender or food processor (for making sauces)

  • Cutting board

  • Knife

  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • Fresh Mint (¼ Cup)

  • Fresh Parsley (½ Cup)

  • Pomegranate Seeds (½ Cup)

  • Cooked Chickpeas (1 Cup)

  • Hummus (1 Cup)

  • Beet Juice (4 Tbs)

  • Vegan Mayonnaise (¼ Cup)

  • NAKANO Roasted Garlic Rice Vinegar (⅓ Cup)

  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

  • Oil (3 Tbs)

  • Whole Cauliflower (1)

  • Minced Garlic (3 Tbs)

  • Red Pepper Flakes (1-2 Tsp)

  • Maple Syrup (2 Tbs)

  • Cumin Powder (½ Tsp)

  • Curry Powder (2 Tbs)

  • Garam Masala (1 Tbs)

  • Fresh Ginger (1 Tbs)

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 375F to bake the cauliflower.
2
Make curry sauce by mixing together some fresh mint, some fresh parsley, rice vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, oil, maple syrup, cumin, curry, garam masala, fresh Ginger, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix together well to make a thick sauce.
3
Slice off the leaves of the cauliflower (you can roast the leaves with spice as well!) and set the whole cauliflower on a covered baking sheet.
4
Pour over the sauce and paint every corner and crevice of the cauliflower until it is fully covered.
5
Bake the cauliflower on the very bottom rack for 25-40 minutes. Periodically paint on more of the curry sauce.
6
While the cauliflower is baking make the pink hummus by mixing together beet juice and plain hummus. Set aside
7
Make a creamy white sauce by mixing together plain hummus, vinegar, vegan mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
8
Make a chickpea salad by mixing together some fresh parsley and mint, cooked chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, rice vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Mix together until everything is fully seasoned.
9
Build the dish with a layer of pink hummus covering the bottom of the serving plate leaving the edges bare, then add the roasted cauliflower to the middle of the plate, sprinkle the chickpea salad around the cauliflower and garnish the cauliflower with a drizzle of creamy white sauce, then fresh parsley and mint, then top with pomegranate seeds.
10
Once the cauliflower is soft all the way through and fully roasted carefully remove it from the oven.
11
Sing your song. Do your dance. Speak your truth and dig into this colorful Whole Roasted Curry Cauliflower!
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