Honey Curry Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make Honey Curry Roasted Cauliflower recipe that combines the natural sweetness of honey with aromatic curry spices, roasted to golden perfection. This dish makes a perfect healthy side or vegetarian main, garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion/Contemporary
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cauliflower
- 2 medium heads of cauliflower, cut into florets
Honey Curry Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to roast the cauliflower to a crisp, golden finish.
- Mix Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper until the mixture is well combined and aromatic.
- Coat Cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss them thoroughly in the honey curry mixture until each piece is evenly coated with the flavorful marinade.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even roasting.
- Roast: Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking to promote even browning and ensure all sides get crispy and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving for a fresh, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the spice mix before tossing with the cauliflower.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey to make this recipe vegan-friendly without sacrificing sweetness.
- Make sure to stir halfway through roasting to get evenly caramelized and crispy florets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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