Roasted Curry Cajun Cauliflower

This oven Roasted Curry Cajun Cauliflower adds a little spice and a nice crunch to your meal! Seasoned with curry and Cajun spices, this veggie side dish features a South Asian flavor with a kick of Louisiana flair!

Would it surprise you to learn that up until a few years ago, I’d never been a fan of cauliflower? To me, it tastes like dirt, and who wants to eat that?

All it takes is the right spices and the right preparation to make ANY vegetable (even cauliflower!) taste delicious!

Cauliflower is actually the perfect vehicle for all sorts of flavors, since it has such a bland, mild taste on its own. Luckily I have a few cauliflower recipes for you to try! You can try some simple Roasted Cauliflower, flavored with a little bit of herbs and topped with a delicious cheese sauce, or try this Teriyaki Cauliflower, featuring soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder.

Ingredients for Roasted Cajun Cauliflower

This easy recipe only requires four simple ingredients:

1 whole head of cauliflower, cut into florets

Olive oil

Curry powder

Cajun spice blend (store-bought or homemade)

The recipe card below has the detailed ingredient list and instructions, so make sure to review it!

How to make Roasted Curry Cajun Cauliflower

First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and prepare a rimmed baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray.

Cut the cauliflower up into florets (you know those little tiny trees attached to the stem? Cut them off.) You don’t need the stem, so you can throw it away.

In a small bowl, mix together the curry, Cajun spice and salt.

Next, combine the olive oil and cauliflower in a large bowl and mix. Add the spice mix and toss really well to ensure the cauliflower florets are coated completely.

 Place the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 23-25 minutes. I left mine in for about 23 minutes, but was wishing I had left them in just a couple minutes longer because I really LOVED the golden brown parts and crispy edges. Just make sure you keep an eye on your dish so the cauliflower doesn’t burn.

Serve this Curry Roasted Cauliflower as an appetizer, or it makes the perfect side dish with your meal tonight!

How to Store Leftover Roasted Cauliflower

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop for a few minutes until heated through, or pop in the air fryer for a few minutes!

What should I serve Curried Cauliflower with?

This dish pairs well with lots of different things! Try one of these:

Roasted Chicken (featuring this Easy Marinade)

Mac & Cheese

Beef Ragu

Parmesan Pork Chops

Or, you can make Cauliflower your main dish and pair it with rice, chopped raw cucumbers or tomatoes, feta, and hummus for a DIY Mediterranean bowl!

Can you freeze Roasted Cauliflower?

Yes, you can freeze roasted cauliflower. Place the roasted florets in an airtight freezer-safe storage container or Ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen or let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

More Vegetable Recipes

Cauliflower Gratin– The cheesy cream sauce over steamed cauliflower makes this delicious Cauliflower Gratin a dish you’ll want to add to your weekly meal rotation!

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks– This baked Zucchini Sticks recipe, coated in two different kinds of bread crumbs, Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese, makes a quick and easy side dish, appetizer or even dinner. 

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots– Whole carrots are boiled until tender, then tossed with butter and brown sugar giving them beautifully caramelized edges.

Garam Masala Broccoli– This Indian-inspired side dish is the best way to get your greens in while waking up those tastebuds with plenty of flavor!

Roasted Acorn Squash with Goat Cheese– Tossed with olive oil and fragrant spices, and served with goat cheese and pomegranate arils, this is the perfect side dish to share with your family and friends!

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I used to rate my recipes with rolling pins when I originally did my 365 Days of Baking and this Roasted Curry Cajun Cauliflower earned 4 rolling pins, meaning it was the BEST!

This post was originally published on January 26, 2014. It has been updated with pictures and in format on July 15, 2024.

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