Coliflor Asada al Chipotle con Salsa de Aguacate (Roast Chipotle Cauliflower)
A whole roast cauliflower glazed with smoky chipotle, served with a cool green avocado salsa and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Creamy avocado salsa. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 5
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.00 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Boil the whole cauliflower in a large pan of salted water for 6 minutes. Lift out and drain upside down for 5 minutes to dry.
6 min - 2
Mix your ready made chipotle adobo sauce (see the base recipe) with the oil, lime juice, garlic and salt.
- 3
Place the cauliflower in a roasting tin and brush with half the glaze, getting into the crevices.
- 4
Roast for 25 minutes, then brush with the rest of the glaze and roast for 15 to 20 minutes more until deeply coloured and a knife slides into the stalk.
40 min - 5
Meanwhile toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes until they pop.
2 min 30 s - 6
Spoon your ready made creamy avocado salsa (see the base recipe) onto a platter. Set the cauliflower on top and scatter with pumpkin seeds and coriander. Carve at the table.
Tips
- Parboiling and drying the head gives a tender centre and a roasted, not steamed, outside.
- Glaze in two coats. The first soaks in and the second caramelises into a dark finish.
- Leftover florets are great in tacos or tossed through a grain salad.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat at {t180} for 15 minutes until steaming hot. Keep the avocado salsa in a separate covered tub and use within 24 hours.
Questions
Can I use florets instead of a whole head?
Yes. Toss 900 g of florets in the glaze and roast at {t220} for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once.
Can I make it ahead?
Parboil and glaze it up to a day ahead, chill, then roast just before serving.
Is it filling enough for a main?
With rice or warm tortillas and beans on the side, yes. As a side dish it feeds 6.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
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