Harissa Roasted Cauliflower
Harissa Roasted Cauliflower is a flavorful side dish made by roasting cauliflower with a spicy harissa paste mixture until tender and caramelized. Serve it over hummus with pita and fresh vegetables, enjoy it as a simple side, or add it to your favorite grain bowl.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 large head of Cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons Harissa Paste
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt see note
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Fresh Herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the avocado oil, harissa paste, maple syrup, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, Kosher salt, and black pepper into a large bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place them in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the cauliflower is evenly coated in the harissa mixture.
- Add the harissa cauliflower to the prepared baking sheet. Arrange florets in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
- Roast for 24-27 minutes, tossing once midway through, until lightly charred and tender.
- Taste and adjust the salt, if needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs of your choice, such as dill and cilantro, and serve as a side dish or alongside hummus and pita bread. Enjoy!
Notes
Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half.
Make sure that the florets are completely dry before tossing the olive oil mixture. Excess moisture can prevent proper roasting and lead to steaming instead.
Spread the florets out in a single layer on your baking sheet. Overcrowding traps steam, leading to mushy cauliflower instead of that beautiful caramelization and crispiness. If your baking sheet isn't extra large, use two instead.
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