Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower

This basic side dish is incredibly easy to whip up and complements a massive variety of meals, from Sunday roasts to spicy curries.
Vegan Gluten-Free Dairy-Free
Perfectly golden Roasted Cauliflower florets

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Servings

4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 whole cauliflower
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 grated whole nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Method

Step 1: Trim the Cauliflower
Slice off the tough green leaves and heavy base stalks from your whole head of cauliflower.
Trimming heavy green stalks off cauliflower head
Step 2: Break into Florets
Break the white head apart into individual florets, then slice them down into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
Chopping fresh cauliflower into bite-sized florets
Step 3: Apply Oil and Spice Rub
Arrange the cut pieces flat across a baking tray. Drizzle evenly with your olive oil, then dress with freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzling olive oil and grating nutmeg over cauliflower on baking sheet
Step 4: Roast Until Charred
Slide the prepared baking sheet into a preheated oven at 200°C. Cook for 30 minutes until tender with beautifully crispy, golden edges, then serve up.
Checking hot roasted cauliflower inside oven cavity

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