Coliflor Asada con Salsa Macha (Roast Cauliflower with Chilli Crunch)
A whole roasted cauliflower on a bed of creamy avocado salsa, spooned with smoky crunchy salsa macha.
Made with Salsa macha and Creamy avocado salsa. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.79 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.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Trim the base of the cauliflower so it sits flat.
- 2
Rub the cauliflower all over with the oil, cumin, lime juice and 1 tsp salt. Place in a roasting tin.
- 3
Roast for 45 to 55 minutes until deep golden and a knife slides into the thickest part easily.
50 min - 4
Spread your ready made avocado salsa (see the base recipe) on a serving platter.
- 5
Sit the cauliflower on the salsa, spoon over your ready made salsa macha (see the base recipe) and scatter with the coriander. Cut into wedges to serve.
Tips
- Cover loosely with foil for the first 20 minutes if it browns too fast.
- Roasting a whole head cooks it evenly if you do not cut it small.
- Add the macha at the end, as the sauce burns in a hot oven.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 2 hours. Keep in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot.
Questions
Can I use cauliflower florets instead?
Yes. Roast them for 25 minutes at 220C, tossing halfway.
Is it a main course?
It is a good vegan centrepiece with rice or tortillas, or a side for grilled meat.
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GFDFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.