This Turmeric Cumin roasted cauliflower recipe is very easy to make and absolutely delicious. Not only it’s delicious but is loaded with vitamins and nutrients to fight various diseases including cancer. Yep, only 3 simplest ingredients, yet so powerful!!!
Crispy golden brown edges on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. You can eat it warm or cold and serve it as an appetizer or side dish that will wow your taste buds.
I’ve already tried cauliflower in every possible form, such as cauliflower rice, cauliflower ice cream, cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower grilled cheese, cauliflower brownies and I absolutely love cauliflower which is one of the extremely healthy vegetables that contains many nutrients and vitamins, high in fiber, has a good source of antioxidants, helps with weight loss and is low carb!
I got my inspiration from DaisyBeet. While she makes her roasted cauliflower with curry, I found another recipe from Food and Wine that makes it with cumin and turmeric. I tried and loved both methods but fell in love with the turmeric-cumin one.
Only few simple ingredients – All you need is a large head of cauliflower, spices, and oil
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Turmeric Cumin Roasted cauliflower recipe notes:
You can review the below ingredients and if you like curry spice, you can add 2 tsp of curry instead of cumin. I liked the curry version but fell in love with cumin spice. Not only cumin has powerful health benefits but turmeric is another spice that has scientifically proven health benefits such as the potential to prevent various diseases including cancer.
So these 3 main ingredients in this fantastic dish are the most nutritious powerhouse you can give to your body and to your soul that tastes also fantastic. Not to mention that from roasting these spices your house will smell amazing for hours!
I always look for ways to add turmeric to my diet. Currently, I take daily Turmeric capsule, but can’t miss a dish that tastes amazing and has turmeric.
Turmeric Warning!
Please be warned and try to be as neat as possible and do not spill the prepared mixture on your countertop, because turmeric can stain your countertop. I have a quartzite countertop and it took me few washes to wipe away the turmeric stain from my countertop, and it’s gone completely by now.
Turmeric will stain your fingers yellow for few hours, (not a big deal) however it will NOT stain your teeth!!! HA! According to Foodbabe, turmeric will not stain the teeth yellow, but instead, whitens them naturally. So I think it’s a good idea to brush teeth with turmeric occasionally to brighten up your smile!
Ingredients for Turmeric-cumin roasted cauliflower
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
- 4 tbsp avocado oil, (Or you can use oil that you have in your pantry – olive oil and coconut oil are good choices too)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to add some spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. (200°C)
- In a large glass bowl combine oil and spices, add cauliflower and toss well to coat. This OXO food silicone brush helps me to coat the cauliflower pieces evenly.
- Place cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes until fork tender and nicely browned. Flip halfway
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Can I make this Turmeric Cumin Roasted cauliflower in the Air Fryer?
100% YES! As a matter of fact, it is much quicker than the oven method. The air fryer cuts the cooking time in half. Plus cauliflower comes out with crispy edges on the outside while being soft and juicy on the inside.
Air fryer instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F. (190°C). Use Air Fry or Crisp setting.
- In a large glass bowl combine oil and spices, add cauliflower and toss well to coat
- Place cauliflower florets in a single layer in your fryer basket, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for approximately 15 minutes. Check every 5 minutes to stir to make sure it is evenly cooked. It may take more or less based on your specific Air Fryer machine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. I love to serve it with homemade chipotle dipping sauce. So good!
So simple, right? I can not wait to hear if you have tried this recipe and what did you think? But it’s definitely worth a try for this creative and vibrant way cauliflower is finding its way onto our plates.
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Turmeric Cumin Roasted Cauliflower Bites
This Turmeric Cumin roasted cauliflower recipe is very easy to make with yummy flavor.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
- 4 tbsp avocado oil (Or you can use oil that you have in your pantry – olive oil and coconut oil are good choices too)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to add some spice
Instructions
Oven directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. (200°C)
In a large glass bowl combine oil and spices, add cauliflower and toss well to coat. This OXO food silicone brush helps me to coat the cauliflower pieces evenly.
Place cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet.
Roast for 35-40 minutes until fork tender and nicely browned. Flip halfway
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Air fryer directions:
Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F. (190°C). Use Air Fry or Crisp setting.
In a large glass bowl combine oil and spices, add cauliflower and toss well to coat
Place cauliflower florets in a single layer in your fryer basket, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
Cook for approximately 15 minutes. Check every 5 minutes to stir to make sure it is evenly cooked. It may take more or less based on your specific Air Fryer machine.
Serve warm or at room temperature. I love to serve it with homemade chipotle dipping sauce. So good!
Irina is a NYC area food blogger and recipe developer, loves to cook, travel and entertain. Follow her blog and enjoy her tips on Food & Travel, Lifestyle & Healthy delicious recipes.
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This was very delicious and easy to make. My husband didn’t suspect of added spices. Thank you for sharing
not sure if that is a good thing – it means it was tasteless??
Do you think frozen cauliflower would work?
It should work since it defreezes pretty fast…Proceed the same way with coating with oil and bake at the same temperature
Delicious! It was a hit with my hubby! Next time I’ll make two heads as there was a lot of “shrinkage” from roasting in the oven. Will definitely keep this in our healthy snack repertoire. Would also be a delicious addition to a cheese board.
Thanks Mary. I’m glad you enjoyed it. This is one of my favorite recipes for cauliflower too and a great way to add turmeric to our diets
Easy, healthy and delicious!
I added a can of chickpeas and they came out crunchy… sooo gooood!
Yum! This sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing