Cajun Roast Cauliflower

Name: Cajun Roast Cauliflower
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Whole florets roasted until nutty and charred in a smoky spice rub. Low carb and a great meat free main.

Time40 min
LevelEasy
Costabout £0.57 a head
Oven220°C (200°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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1large cauliflowercut into florets
3 tbspolive oil
2 tspsmoked paprika
1 tspgarlic powder
1 tsponion powder
1 tspdried thyme
½ tspcayenne pepper
1lemonjuiced
2 tbspfresh parsleychopped

Method

1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
2
Mix the oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
3
Add the cauliflower and toss until every floret is coated.
4
Spread on a large tray and roast for 30 minutes, turning once, until tender with dark crispy edges.
30 min
5
Squeeze over the lemon juice, scatter with parsley and serve.

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