Roasting cauliflower transforms this veggie from crunchy crudité bite into a satisfying side. Its natural bitterness mellows in the oven, and it's neutral enough to take on the flavor of whatever you cook it with. We've rounded up 15 roasted cauliflower recipes that represent some of the different ways you can cook cauliflower in the oven, including whole roasted cauliflower, roasted cauliflower steaks, Parmesan roasted cauliflower, curry roasted cauliflower, roasted buffalo cauliflower, spicy roasted cauliflower, and more.
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Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
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Minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and parsley team up in this top-rated roasted cauliflower recipe. "Simply the best way to cook cauliflower that I have ever had," home cook granny bird says.
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Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower
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Bathed in buffalo wing sauce, roasted cauliflower holds its own as a vegetarian version of buffalo chicken, home cooks say.
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika
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"I recently roasted a chicken using a smoked paprika rub and decided to try it on a whole cauliflower. It was totally delicious! I recommend serving it as a vegan or vegetarian main with a big green salad," home cook LauraF says.
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Roasted Cauliflower 'Steaks'
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Roasted till golden brown, these thick cuts of roasted cauliflower can easily replace a meat main dish. Just ask the more than 100 home cooks who rated it 5 stars.
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Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
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"Well this recipe amazed me! I wish I could give it more stars," Allrecipes Allstar Jacolyn says of this mayonnaise-coated, Parmesan-crusted roasted cauliflower head. "The presentation was unique, the cauliflower was tender, and the topping transformed what can be a mild vegetable into a star dish of the meal. We gobbled this up and can't wait to make it again!"
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Vegan Roasted Curry Cauliflower
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Curry powder, garam masala, cayenne, and lemon juice bring big flavor to this roasted cauilflower side dish. Recipe contributor Paige notes that ghee makes a delicious substitute for olive oil if you're not looking for a vegan recipe.
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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
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Sweet-salty hoisin sauce and Sriracha sauce give roasted cauliflower a kick with basically no effort on your part.
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Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower with Thyme
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Carrots complement cauliflower with a subtle sweetness. "My whole family loves this dish, even cold! This goes very well with all roasted meats," recipe contributor carina says.
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Lemon-Pepper Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
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This flavorful recipe for roasted cauliflower and broccoli comes together with ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now: olive oil, salt, lemon pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
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Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Olives
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This cauliflower medley is a great way to perk up your menu. It can be served warm as a side dish, or at room temperature and tossed with romaine lettuce as a salad. Warming the herbs and garlic in the oil prior to tossing with the veggies helps their flavor bloom. When ready to serve, drizzle on as much or as little balsamic vinegar as you like," recipe creator and Allstar Bibi says.
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Dijon Roasted Cauliflower
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Don't worry about Dijon overpowering this roasted cauliflower recipe, as home cooks actually recommend adding more for bolder flavor.
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Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Salad
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Dijon and lemon dressing coat this salty-sweet roasted cauliflower salad, which consists of roasted red onions, black olives, capers, and raisins. Serve it warm or cold.
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Butter-Roasted Cauliflower
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Fact: cauliflower gets better with butter. As recipe creator Chef John says, "it's almost like discovering a new vegetable."
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Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts
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Take our top-rated Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts as proof that cauliflower pairs well with savory and sweet ingredients alike.
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Roasted Cauliflower with Caper Brown Butter
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Briny capers, garlic, and brown butter give this side an edge. "I like to cut my cauliflower into slices instead of florets, so there is more flat surface area for roasting and the topping doesn't slide off," says recipe creator and Allstar France C.
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