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Roasted Frozen Cauliflower
Roasted frozen cauliflower is so easy to make and is great as a side dish or even as a snack with the right dipping sauce. This simple baked frozen cauliflower is made with pantry and freezer ingredients and is so versatile. With almost no prep, this roasted frozen cauliflower is low carb, vegan, Whole30 and paleo friendly.
Add frozen cauliflower to a baking sheet. Move all the frozen cauliflower together in the center of the baking sheet. Spray with olive oil spray and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Stir well.
Bake at 425F for 25 minutes.
After 25 minutes, take the cauliflower out of the oven and stir it well. Place back in the oven and cook another 15 minutes.
Notes
Top tips
No need to defrost the cauliflower before cooking. You want to put it in the oven frozen for the best texture.
Always make at least 2 bags of frozen cauliflower at a time. The leftovers are great and you will be surprised how quickly this roasted cauliflower disappears, its so yummy.
Before baking, I like to look over the cauliflower and break up any large chunks or even cut large florets in half, so they are closer in size to the smaller florets. This helps ensure everything will roast together at the same time.
Be sure to use a large baking sheet to ensure that there is some room for air to pass between the frozen cauliflower as they bake in the oven. I love these stainless steel baking sheets, they are large and you don't even need parchment paper when roasting veggies.
For easier clean up, you can put parchment paper down on the baking sheet before adding the cauliflower.
Spices to add
Moroccan - add 1.5 tsp. turmeric, 1 tsp. cumin, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the ingredients listed above.
Italian - add 1 tablespoon italian seasoning and an additional 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
Greek - add 2 teaspoons italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon oregano. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with fresh flat leaf parsley after cooking.
Curry - add 1/2 tablespoon curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or cumin
Spicy - add crushed red pepper flakes or drizzle some sriracha over the cauliflower during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Smoky - add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Za'atar - za'atar adds a smoky, herby delicious kick to the cauliflower. Add about 1-2 teaspoons.
Ranch – add 1 tbsp. dried chives, 1 tsp. parsley and ½ tsp dill to the spice mixture.
Buffalo - toss with a mixture of 1/4 cup hot sauce, 1 tbsp avocado oil and 1/2 tsp. garlic powder during the last 5 minutes in the oven.
Pesto - toss the cooked cauliflower in pesto right after cooking for a super fun side dish
Chimichurri - toss the roasted frozen cauliflower in chimichurri sauce (or drizzle it on top) for a super yummy twist.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
57
Fat
0.003
g
Carbohydrates
12
g
Fiber
5
g
Sugar
0.01
g
Protein
5
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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