Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
This Spicy Roasted Cauliflower recipe features cauliflower roasted to crispy perfection in an easy chipotle sauce making it a healthy and delicious low carb side dish!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee, (melted)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/2 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Remove and discard the leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into slices. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
In a small blender or food processor, add olive oil, melted butter or ghee, chipotle pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Brush both sides of the cauliflower slices with the chipotle mixture and roast in the oven for 18-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown on the edges.
- 5
Top the cauliflower with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.