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Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Herb Dressing

Published: Nov 21, 2018 · Modified: Feb 26, 2019 by Kate Hackworthy · 8 Comments

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This vibrant turmeric roasted cauliflower is delicious hot or cold, as a salad, main meal or side dish. It only takes 20 minutes and roasting the cauliflower makes it deliciously soft but crispy.  #roastedcauliflower #turmeric #turmericcauliflower #vegan

This vibrant turmeric roasted cauliflower is delicious hot or cold, as a salad, main meal or side dish. It only takes 20 minutes and roasting the cauliflower makes it deliciously soft but crispy. 

A bowl of bright yellow turmeric roasted cauliflower on a bed of spinach topped with a fresh herb dressing.

Recipe commissioned by M&S. 

Roasting cauliflower turns it from bland to WOW. The outside gets beautifully crispy, while the inside of the florets stays soft and velvety. If you think you don't like cauliflower then I urge you to try it roasted. It's sure to change your mind. 

Cauliflower is wonderful roasted plain, but to really ramp it up a notch, roasting it with turmeric and cumin gives it a vibrant hue and packs an extra flavour punch. 

It's then livened up further with a quick and easy fresh herb dressing. Parsley and coriander/cilantro are whizzed up with garlic and yogurt (dairy free if needed) for a fast way to brighten it up even more.

It's delicious hot or cold or as a side dish, salad or main meal. It would also make a great side dish alongside lentil dahl.  Turmeric cauliflower is such a flavourful addition to a meal. 

 

Table with bowl of spinach and roasted cauliflower.

M&S got in touch and asked if I would recreate one of their Real 30 Minute Meals recipes using their cookware so I was delighted to try out some of their products, from their own range as well as other premium cookware and kitchen gadget brands.

We all love a speedy recipe. But too often recipes underestimate the prep time, use a dozen obscure ingredients and involve a lot of stressful multitasking. M&S understands that having quality and easy to use kitchenware and utensils makes a huge difference. - M&S

Close up of a plate with spinach and turmeric roasted cauliflower with fresh herb dressing. A white bowl of roasted cauliflower is in the background.

Turmeric Cauliflower

Ingredients
Cauliflower
Ground turmeric
Cumin seeds
Olive oil
Coriander/cilantro
Parsley
Green chilli
Garlic
Spinach
Yogurt (dairy free if required)

Flatlay of Marks and Spenser cookware

M&S Cookware and Kitchen Prep Items

M&S Cookware

I made this recipe using items from M&S's cookware. They have a great selection of premium brands and top quality own brand items.

For this roasted cauliflower recipe I made use of M&S's rustic chopping board and painted spoons, plus the pretty serving bowl and heavy gauge premium non-stick oven tray. The herb scissors made it quick to roughly cut up the coriander and parsley. 

They also have a great range of other brands, including the fab Zyliss Easy Pull chopper that made it easy for me to blitz up the herb dressing. I love the colourful Joseph Joseph bowls and measuring cups set and their garlic crusher worked perfectly with a great twisting motion that made it easy. 

 

How to Make Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower

Step by step tutorial for how to make turmeric roasted cauliflower
Step 1: Cut the cauliflower into florets. 
Step 2: Add the oil, turmeric and lightly crushed cumin seeds to a small bowl and mix. 
Step 3: Toss the cauliflower in the turmeric mixture. 
Step 4: Spread the cauliflower onto an oven tray and roast in a hot oven for 20 minutes. 

 

How to Make Fresh Herb Dressing

Step by step tutorial for making herb dressing
Step 1: Roughly chop the parsley and coriander/cilantro and mince the garlic. 
Step 2: Add to a mini food processor along with the green pepper, yogurt, cumin and salt and pepper. 
Step 3: Whiz until fine. 
Step 4: Dollop onto the turmeric roasted cauliflower and enjoy!

 

Bowl of spinach topped with roasted cauliflower.
 

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A bowl of bright yellow turmeric roasted cauliflower on a bed of spinach topped with a fresh herb dressing.

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herb Dressing

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
This turmeric roasted cauliflower is deliciously crispy on the outside while soft and tender on the inside. The turmeric and cumin marinade is beautifully fragrant while the dish is brightened with a fresh herb sauce. A tasty main meal, salad or side dish. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free. 
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Meal, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine International
Servings 4
Calories 86 kcal

Ingredients
 

For the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower

  • 1 cauliflower chopped
  • 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (divided)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

For the Fresh Herb Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh coriander/cilantro
  • 3 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ green chilli finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 2 tablespoon Greek yoghurt (or dairy free yogurt)
  • 1 handful raw spinach
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

For the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower

  • Preheat oven to 200c/ 180c fan/ gas 6.
  • Cut the leaves from the cauliflower (reserve them for another dish or roast them along with the florets!) and cut the florets into large bite-sized pieces. 
  • Roughly crush the cumin in a pestle and mortar and add 1 teaspoon of it to a small bowl with the olive oil and turmeric, then stir to combine. 
  • Toss the cauliflower and turmeric mixture in a large bowl. 
  • Spread the cauliflower onto a large baking tray in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden. 
  • Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

For the Fresh Herb Dressing

  • Roughly chop the herbs and mince the garlic and add to a hand blender or mini food processor along with the green chilli, yogurt and remaining cumin and season with salt and pepper. 
  • Blitz until thick (add more yogurt if necessary). 

To Serve

  • Add the spinach to a large bowl, then top with the roasted cauliflower and dollop on the herb dressing. Enjoy warm or cold. 

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Notes

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is created with online calculators. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1020IUVitamin C: 21.2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.5mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

 

Disclosure: This recipe was commissioned by M&S, based on a recipe from their website. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make it possible for me to write Veggie Desserts. 

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  1. Eileen K Reynolds

    May 03, 2022 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    This was a great side dish. We had it with grilled chicken and ate it outside on a sunny day! Loved the herby dressing with fresh herbs from my windowsill.

    Reply
  2. Julia

    February 17, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    tasted good and was easy. Great way to use up all the cauliflower in my veg box.

    Reply
  3. Gabi

    April 29, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    I love how it colored the pale cauliflower with the intense yellow turmeric marinade resulting in an eye-catching, fiber rich meal. It was so bright, so I served it with steamed kale, turmeric rice and a chicken korma.

    Reply
  4. Jessica F

    June 01, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    This is my kind of meal! My family loved this with lentil dhal!

    Reply
  5. lorraine

    February 25, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    Made your Red Lentil Dahl and your Turmeric Roasted Cauliflwer at the weekend for a group of friends who came to lunch. What delicious recipes! The coconut in the Dahl added a soothing dimension to my curry and the cauliflower was a fabulous accompanying dish. I shall certainly be making these dishes again ... and again, etc.! Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    December 21, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    Love turmeric especially with veggies! This was absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  7. Mary

    December 01, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    I love roasted cauliflower, and these flavors were wonderful! I didn't roast it too much as I don't like it crispy, but still really good.

    Reply
  8. Vicky

    November 21, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    5 stars
    I love love love making roasted cauliflower but never think to add turmeric into the mix. WIll be doing so from now on! And love that sauce!

    Reply

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