Best Spiced Carmelized Cauliflower Florets Recipes

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SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



Spicy Roasted Cauliflower image

This roasted cauliflower recipe is well spiced, not too much, just enough!

Provided by Seema

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine cauliflower florets, olive oil, hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is soft and cooked through, about 30 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



Spicy Roasted Cauliflower image

Turmeric, paprika, and a bit of sugar turn cauliflower into culinary gold with this spicy roasted cauliflower recipe.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cauliflower
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Gather ingredients.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 450 F. Trim and core the cauliflower, separating the florets into bite-sized pieces and chopping the core into small cubes or batons.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter .
  • Remove the pot from the heat and mix in the sugar, salt, pepper, hot paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne (if using), turmeric, and cinnamon. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Add the cut-up cauliflower into the pot. Toss to coat with the spicy butter as evenly as possible.
  • Lay the cauliflower pieces in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet . Cook in the oven until browned, sizzling, and tender but with crispy bits forming on the edges, approximately 25 minutes. Stir at the halfway point to cook evenly. Serve with your favorite main dishes and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 192 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPICED CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS



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From Food and Wine, by Melissa Clark. This is a quick recipe perfect for weekday meals, but it's beautiful enough to serve even on gatherings and Holidays.

Provided by AniSarit

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 3 pounds)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
kosher salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500°.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the butter.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, sweet and hot paprika and the cinnamon.
  • Toss the spices with the cauliflower until evenly coated.
  • Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the florets are crisp-tender and caramelized.
  • For a beautiful presentation: Mound the florets on a serving platter or in a colorful glass bowl and sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve hot or warm, with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 118.5, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 1.5

SPICED, CARMELIZED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS



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Categories     Vegetable     Appetizer     Bake

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lg. head cauliflower (3#) cut into florets
4 TBSP melted butter, unsalted
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp hot paprika
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Course salt for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degree. Lightly grease baking sheet. In large bowl, toss cauliflower w/butter. In small bowl, combine spices. Toss cauliflower with spices until evely coated. Spread on lightly greased baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes. Stir 1x or 2x. Mount on serving platter and sprinkle with salt. Serve with toothpicks.

CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER PLAIN AND FANCY



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Lazy days call for this recipe's one-step preparation. But when feeling fancy, dive into steps 2 and 3, from Lucinda Scala Quinn's cookbook "Mad Hungry."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head of cauliflower, washed, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced (pieces will crumble; doesn't matter)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, well rinsed
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1 recipe Caramelized Cauliflower Plain (see above)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the cauliflower in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast until the cauliflower is lightly caramelized, turning once, about 30 minutes. Serve as is for the plain version or proceed with the variation below for the fancy version.
  • Heat a small pan, and then add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Saute for 30 seconds. Add the capers and raisins and cook for another minute.
  • Drizzle the caramelized cauliflower with the caper mixture and parsley and toss to coat well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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