Coliflor Asada estilo Elote (Roasted Cauliflower, Street Corn Style)
Roasted cauliflower with smoky paprika and cumin, finished with elote sauce, lime and coriander like a plate of street corn.
Made with Elote sauce (street corn crema). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.65 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). Put a large baking tray in to heat for 5 minutes.
- 2
Toss the cauliflower in a bowl with the oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic granules and a good pinch of salt.
- 3
Tip the florets onto the hot tray in a single layer. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and tender at the stalk.
27 min - 4
Arrange the cauliflower on a serving dish. Spoon over your ready made elote sauce (see the base recipe) and add the lime zest and juice.
- 5
Scatter over the coriander, dust with the chilli powder and serve while the cauliflower is still warm.
Tips
- A preheated tray gives the cauliflower a deep brown edge that matches the charred corn flavour.
- Do not crowd the tray, or the florets steam instead of roasting. Use two trays if needed.
- Cut the florets to a similar size so they cook evenly.
- Make it dairy free and egg free by using the swaps in the elote sauce base recipe.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days without the sauce. Reheat the cauliflower until steaming hot all the way through, then add fresh sauce. Do not freeze with the sauce.
Questions
Can I roast the cauliflower ahead of time?
Yes. Roast it, cool within 1 hour, then reheat in a hot oven for 10 minutes and sauce it just before serving.
Can I use broccoli instead?
Yes. Roast it for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tips are crisp and browned.
Is it vegetarian?
Yes. The elote sauce uses mayonnaise, soured cream and feta, all vegetarian, but check that your feta is made with vegetarian rennet.
More made with elote sauce (street corn crema)
Double 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.