Roasted Honey Curry Cauliflower

This roasted honey curry cauliflower is a sweet, savory, and aromatic side dish that everyone loves. Cauliflower florets coated in the most delicious sauce of olive oil, honey, curry and a few other spices, then roasted until tender, golden brown and caramelized. It’s Paleo friendly too. We love cauliflower and if you do too try some of our other recipes like this Dairy-Free Cauliflower Mac and Cheese or Cauliflower Tabbouleh.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s easy to get excited about vegetables: with this roasted honey curry cauliflower! This is one the family will ask for again and again! Having a balanced mix of sweet (from honey) and warm, savory, or spicy (from curry powder) its the perfect side for any protein! We especially love it with roasted chicken, steak or as a cozy bowl full with meatballs and sautéed arugula or spinach. Another reason to love this dish is how the combination of cauliflower, honey and curry creates a remarkable roasted flavor.

It’s Paleo: Having no gluten, grains, or dairy, it is the perfect dish if you need to keep it Paleo friendly.

Ingredients You Will Need

Cauliflower: is a cruciferous vegetable that is nutrient-dense, high in fiber and vitamins. When making roasted honey curry cauliflower, choose fresh cauliflower for the best texture.

Extra virgin olive oil: is the least processed form of olive oil. Due to this, it retains its natural antioxidants and vitamins. I love Garcia de La Cruz.

Honey: is a nutritious, healthy, and natural food, to which antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties have been attributed. Honey brings another layer of sweet richness to roasted curry cauliflower.

Curry powder: is a blend of spices, typically made with turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and other aromatic ingredients. It adds a delicious heat to this roasted honey curry cauliflower dish.

Garlic powder: is best for when you want a milder flavor that will also coat meats easier for sautéing or quickly frying. Garlic powder also subtly elevates your roasted cauliflower with honey and curry.

Salt and black pepper: salt enhances and balances flavors. Meanwhile, ground black pepper adds a gentle heat.

Fresh cilantro: has a flavor that is often described as bright, herbaceous, and citrusy.

Limes: are a small, green citrus fruit know for its sour taste and high vitamin C content.

Instructions

Cut the cauliflower: into large florets. To start, preparing the cauliflower is the first step in achieving that roasted honey curry flavor.

Preheat oven: to 425˚ and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk in a large bowl: honey, olive oil, curry, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. These ingredients will combine for a sauce that beautifully coats the cauliflower and gives it a roasted honey curry touch.

Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl: and toss well to coat all of the florets.

Place the florets: on the baking sheet. Making sure the cauliflower is spaced out ensures perfect caramelization for your curry honey roasted cauliflower dish.

Roast: for 15 minutes and remove and toss the cauliflower and roast another 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and increase heat to 450˚: flip so that the florets are facing up and roast an additional 10 minutes. This will obtain that golden, crisp texture. You’ll notice the roasted honey curry cauliflower turning beautifully caramelized.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime slices.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Don’t skip the limes: as that squeeze of citrus freshness on the heat of the curry is so amazing! For anyone new to roasting honey curry cauliflower, lime really brightens the dish.

Cut the cauliflower ahead of time: so you can roast this delicious side dish up faster on busy weeknights.

Recipe Variations

Smoked paprika and/or turmeric: make a flavorful addition to the curry. Add a 1/2 tsp of turmeric and 1 tsp of smoked paprika.

Coconut oil: can be used in place of the olive oil.

Cayenne pepper: can be added for additional heat.

Storage Tips

You can store this roasted honey curry cauliflower in the fridge for up to 7 days when placed in an airtight glass container.

FAQ’s About Roasted Honey Curry Cauliflower

Can I use frozen cauliflower?

It is not recommended. Frozen cauliflower tends to become too soft or mushy, whereas fresh cauliflower holds its texture better while roasting.

How do I stop the cauliflower from steaming?

Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet; ensure the florets are in a single layer to allow for proper caramelization.

How do I prevent burning? 

Stir the cauliflower halfway through cooking, especially when using honey, which can caramelize quickly at high temperatures. This method is key to roasting honey curry cauliflower without burning.