CHILI LIME CAULIFLOWER WITH SMOKEY MAYO

Chili Lime Cauliflower with Smokey Mayo image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chile-lime seasoning, such as Tajin
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 lime, juiced
1 canned chipotle pepper, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can
2 scallions, sliced thinly

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Place the cauliflower florets on a sheet pan. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the chile-lime seasoning, cumin, salt and pepper. Toss to coat and bake until the cauliflower is roasted and browned, about 25 minutes.
For the smokey mayo: Meanwhile, make the sauce by adding the mayonnaise, honey, smoked paprika, salt, garlic, lime juice, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce to a bowl. Whisk together until smooth and incorporated.
Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer to a platter. Drizzle the sauce over the top and garnish with the scallions.