Spicy Cauliflower Florets

Cauliflower is high in fiber, a low carb food and contains vitamins B and C. It also contains high concentrations of carotenoids (antioxidants) and glucosinolates. Cauliflower is also used for pizza crusts, as a mash or as a rice replacement.

Ingredients for the cauliflower spiced oil:

  • 4-5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1tsp ground cumin

  • 1tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp medium hot curry powder

  • 1 tsp yellow, brown or black mustard seeds (see note)

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed or 1tsp garlic granules or flakes

  • ½ tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt

  • ½ tsp black or white pepper, freshly ground

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper - optional

  • ½ tsp vegetable stock powder

  • 1 tsp brown sugar or honey or maple or agave or apple syrup

 

For 1 head cauliflower, (cut into bite sized florets and chop the core into small cubes)

Method

1.      Heat the oven at 200˚C

2.      Make the spiced oil by mixing all the above ingredients together.

3.      Add the cauliflower florets and cubes  and mix thoroughly.

4.      Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

5.      Place the coated cauliflower florets and cubes in a single layer on baking tray.

6.      Bake for 20-25 minutes and turn halfway through.

Note - Yellow mustard seeds (also called white) are the mildest, while brown and black seeds much hotter and more pungent.

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