Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

This roasted cauliflower recipe will taste best when served right after roasting, but there are some steps you can do ahead to save time. First, you can cut the cauliflower florets ahead and store them in a zip top bag or food storage container in the fridge, up to 2 days in advance. You can also mix up the mayo and lime dressing up to 2 days ahead of time and store it in a small jar or tightly covered container in the fridge.

How do I store roasted cauliflower leftovers?

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, kept in a tightly covered container, for 3 - 4 days . The cauliflower also reheats well in the microwave. Bonus points - after heating the leftovers, sprinkle some more freshly chopped cilantro over the top!

Can I freeze this cauliflower recipe?

Yes, you can freeze this roasted cauliflower! It will keep in the freezer (in an airtight container) for 6 months. Here is a great comprehensive guide on freezing vegetables .

Cilantro Lime Roasted Cauliflower

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5 from 12 reviews

This roasted cauliflower recipe is super easy but is packed with cilantro, lime and garlic flavor - elevating the basic roasted cauliflower to something truly special!

Author: Kate
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: bake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 head cauliflower (about 2 1/4 pounds/1 kg before trimming), cut into small florets (see notes 1 - 2)
1/3 cup (73 g) mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (see note 3)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste, plus more for sprinkling (see note 4)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 large or 4 small cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup (19 g) chopped cilantro
optional garnish: lime wedges

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425° F/220° C.
Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, kosher salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add in the cauliflower florets and toss together until the cauliflower is well coated in the mayonnaise mixture (you should see no dry patches left on the cauliflower).
Spread the cauliflower out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If there is any remaining mayonnaise dressing in the bowl, pour it over the cauliflower.
Roast for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Take out the baking sheet and stir the cauliflower well so the remaining dressing is redistributed on the cauliflower pieces. Spread the cauliflower out evenly and put the baking sheet back in the oven for another 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is browned and cooked through.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the cauliflower with the chopped cilantro. Toss the cauliflower on the pan to evenly distribute the cilantro. Taste a piece of the cauliflower, and if it needs it, lightly sprinkle the cauliflower with a bit more salt (recommendation - use flaky sea salt!) and serve immediately with lime wedges as a garnish.

Notes

Aim for florets that are about 1 1/2 - 2 inches in size. If the florets are slightly smaller or larger, you may need to adjust the cook time slightly.

If you are using pre-cut cauliflower florets, you will need about 6 cups.

For a more intense lime flavor, you can increase the amount of lime juice from 2 tablespoons up to 3 tablespoons.

Kosher salt is coarse grained; if you want to substitute fine grain salt, reduce the amount used in the dressing from 1 teaspoon to 3/4 teaspoon (or, add salt to taste). For finishing the dish, flaky sea salt is a nice touch. If you don't have flaky sea salt, just a light sprinkle of the same salt used for the dressing will also work!

The nutrition information below is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator, and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, health, or nutritional advice. See our full nutrition disclosure policy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Calories: 145
Sugar: 1.8 g
Sodium: 613 mg
Fat: 13.4 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 5.6 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 1.6 g
Cholesterol: 7 mg

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