- How do I get crispy cauliflower?
- Don't crowd the pan! If the florets touch, they steam in their own moisture. Leave space for hot air to circulate.
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Buddha Bowl
Cauliflower has a thousand faces. Here we use the roasted version, where high heat caramelizes the vegetable's natural sugars, and smoked paprika gives it a deep, barbecue-like flavor without meat. Supplemented with fresh, crunchy vegetables, this is a complete, energizing meal.
Ingredients
10-12
oz
Cauliflower Florets
3/4
cup
Quinoa
1
small
Raw Beet
1
large
Carrot
1
pc
Ripe Avocado
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
tsp
Smoked Paprika
1/2
tsp
Red Pepper Flakes
2
tbsp
Fresh Lemon Juice
1
oz
Toasted Seeds (Pumpkin/Sunflower)
1
bunch
Fresh Parsley
1
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet and parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Grater
- Pot (for quinoa)
Allergen Information
None
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Break cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
Tip: The smaller the florets, the larger the surface area to brown and get tasty.
2
✓
Toss the cauliflower with oil, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Tip: Oil conducts heat to the spices and vegetable, helping browning agents form.
3
✓
Roast cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Tip: The cauliflower's sugar content caramelizes, deepening the flavor.
4
✓
Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in salted water, then let cool.
Tip: Always rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness.
5
✓
Grate the raw beet and carrot. Slice the avocado and drizzle immediately with lemon juice.
Tip: The ascorbic acid in lemon juice prevents oxidation (browning).
6
✓
Assemble the bowl with quinoa, roasted cauliflower, and fresh vegetables. Sprinkle with seeds and parsley.
Tip: Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving for freshness.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 10-12 oz Cauliflower Florets
- 3/4 cup Quinoa
- 1 small Raw Beet
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 pc Ripe Avocado
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Toasted Seeds (Pumpkin/Sunflower)
- 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper