Oven Roasted Cauliflower
Updated Jun 11, 2025
Oven roasted cauliflower with fresh cauliflower florets, lightly tossed in oil and seasoning. Roasted in the oven for about 35 minutes until caramelized.
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my roasted cauliflower is so good!
Growing up, my mom made oven roasted cauliflower regularly, drizzling it in tahini sauce, and wrapping it up in pita with fries. Now, it’s still my favorite way to eat cauliflower! My recipe is inspired by my mom’s version (though a little lighter), the cauliflower florets get those crispy, caramelized edges, and my kids love eating the roasted cauliflower just as much as I do.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Roasted Cauliflower Ingredients
- Cauliflower: One large head of cauliflower should be plenty (the bigger the better)!
- Olive Oil: You can substitute other high-heat oils if you prefer, but I think olive oil tastes best.
- Seasoning: I like using cumin, coriander, sea salt, and black pepper, but feel free to change up your spice blend however you like! Lemon Pepper seasoning, Ranch seasoning, and Za’atar also taste great.
How to Make Oven Roasted Cauliflower
Oven Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a chef’s knife to slice the cauliflower in half. Then cut the cauliflower into smaller florets using your knife. Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet, add olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper and toss with your hands to combine. Roast until golden and fork tender, about 35-40 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Tips
- Cut the cauliflower florets into small bite-sized pieces. This way, more of your cauliflower will touch the bottom of the pan and get extra crispy.
- Use parchment to line your baking sheet. For easy clean up, I always use parchment paper. If you prefer to roast straight on your baking sheet, be sure to spray a little oil on the surface to avoid making a mess!
- Pat your cauliflower dry. I like to dry my cauliflower with a paper towel before tossing it with the olive oil and seasoning. If there’s too much moisture, you’ll end up with oven steamed cauliflower instead of oven roasted cauliflower!
Serving Ideas
- Make a pita sandwich. Per my mom’s recipe, I love eating this cauliflower wrapped up in pita with anything other leftovers I have in the fridge (potatoes, fresh lettuce, grilled chicken, you name it).
- Serve with falafel. Make a full meal out of your roasted cauliflower by pairing it with a big plate of homemade falafel (the tahini sauce is so good with falafel!).
- Add it to a salad. There’s nothing quite like a warm salad! This cauliflower is a great cooked topping for making a fresh fattoush salad more hearty.
Comments
Hi Yumna,
Can you tell me any brand of tahini paste you recommend to try this sauce? I love the cauliflower and want to try the sauce next time.
Thanks!
Love this recipe! It’s on repeat in our house.
Yay, so happy you love it!! Thank you!
Greetings from South Africa! Would this recipe work in the air fryer?
Sure, you may just need to roast the cauliflower in batches based on the size of your air fryer.
I made this as a side and it was my favorite part of the whole meal! Even the 2 of us who don’t like cauliflower liked it and I don’t have any leftovers. The combination of seasoning was spot on. I loved it even without the sauce.
That’s amazing! I barely have leftovers when I make this too!
These were sooooo good. Me and my family Were fighting over the last few pieces!! 10/10!!
Thank you! I’ve definitely been there!!
When you say 1/2 teaspoon coriander, do you mean seeds?
You could use seeds or the powder!
Yumna, love your cooking and experiments with different recipes. However, I would love to know if there’s a way of making Lebanese FATAYER with roasted Cauliflower instead of spinach or other fillers. And of course, no cheese added to it either.
Thanks for the question! I have only done spinach and meat and onions, but I will share some of my recipes soon! Than you!
My favorite appetizer and side dish. With your instructions I perfected it finally.
Love that you have nutrition facts.