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Steamed cauliflower is a punishment. Roasted cauliflower is a reward. And cauliflower roasted with brown butter and toasted cumin? That’s a revelation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutty, toasty, deeply savory. Crispy golden edges. Tender, sweet centers. This is the side dish that turns cauliflower haters into cauliflower thieves. One pan. Ten minutes of work. Forever changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4 as a side.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon cumin seeds (not ground\u2014seeds are key)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zest of 1 lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Optional: red pepper flakes, flaky sea salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prep & Preheat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F (220\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Brown the Butter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Swirl occasionally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cook for 3\u20135 minutes until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add cumin seeds and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Toss & Roast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with the brown butter mixture, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Roast for 20\u201325 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Finish & Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Transfer to a serving bowl. Add lemon zest and fresh parsley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sprinkle with flaky salt and red pepper flakes if using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Serve immediately. Watch it disappear.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
This cauliflower is best fresh and crispy. Leftovers are still delicious, just less dramatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Fridge:<\/strong> Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reheat:<\/strong> Air fryer at 375\u00b0F for 5 minutes or oven at 400\u00b0F for 8\u201310 minutes. Microwave makes it soggy\u2014avoid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cold option:<\/strong> Great added to salads or grain bowls straight from the fridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip:<\/strong> Make a double batch. Use leftovers in tacos, wraps, or blended into soup with vegetable broth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Nutty brown butter. Toasted cumin seeds. Golden, crispy cauliflower. Ten minutes of prep. One pan. You’ll never steam cauliflower again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3087,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[2258,2262,2259,2257,2261,2260,2263],"class_list":["post-3038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-brown-butter-cauliflower","tag-crispy-roasted-cauliflower","tag-cumin-cauliflower","tag-cumin-roasted-cauliflower","tag-easy-cauliflower-side-dish","tag-roasted-cauliflower-recipe","tag-vegetarian-side"],"yoast_head":"\n
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