Purple Cauliflower is healthy, colorful, and delicious. This Oven Roasted Purple Cauliflower recipe uses a handful of ingredients and is a delicious side to whatever you’re serving for dinner.
Did you know that purple cauliflower has almost 25% more vitamin A than white cauliflower? Roasting is our favorite way to cook this nutritious vegetable.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- purple cauliflower
- olive oil
- unsalted butter
- garlic powder
- ground paprika
- salt and pepper
How to Make Oven Roasted Purple Cauliflower
- Cut the purple cauliflower into smaller pieces. Add them into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, salt, paprika, and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning onto the purple cauliflower and toss to evenly coat.
- Add the seasoned purple cauliflower to the baking sheet in one single layer.
- Bake at 425˚F for about 15-20 minutes, until the purple cauliflower reaches the desired crispiness.
Tips for the Best Roasted Purple Cauliflower Bites
- Make sure to wash and dry your purple cauliflower well before cooking. Otherwise, it can get soggy.
- Cut the purple cauliflower heads into similar-sized florets to ensure they cook evenly.
- Cook the vegetable until it’s crisp-tender. Overcooked purple cauliflower is mushy and can become bitter.
How Long to Roast Purple Cauliflower
Baking times will vary based on the size of your vegetable and the texture you prefer. Avoid overcooking purple cauliflower as it will become mushy. Here’s a guideline:
- Smaller pieces – bake for about 15-20 minutes.
- Larger steaks – bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the cauliflower is golden and caramelized.
Does Purple Cauliflower Need to Be Washed Before Roasting?
Yes, rinse the purple cauliflower well and then pat it dry with paper towels before roasting. This will help to keep the cauliflower from becoming mushy as it cooks.
How to Store Roasted Purple Cauliflower
Cool the cooked purple cauliflower to room temperature and then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Why is My Purple Cauliflower Not Crispy?
Overcrowding the baking tray can result in unevenly cooked cauliflower. It can turn out too soft or underdone. Allowing air to circulate around the pieces will ensure tender crisp results. Be sure to use a good quality high smoke point oil as well. Corn oil, canola oil, and avocado oil are good options.
Oven Roasted Purple Cauliflower Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 head purple cauliflower
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the purple cauliflower into smaller pieces. Add them into a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning onto the purple cauliflower and toss to evenly coat.
- Add the seasoned purple cauliflower to the baking sheet in one single layer.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the purple cauliflower reaches the desired crispiness.
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