Cilantro Lime Roasted Cauliflower Recipes

LIME CILANTRO CAULIFLOWER "RICE"

Steps:

• Grate cauliflower florets or pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
• Place grated cauliflower and water in a microwave-safe covered dish.
• Cook cauliflower in microwave on high until tender, about 7 minutes.
• Stir lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and butter into cooked cauliflower until well blended.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Set up your grill for direct heat by building the coals evenly on the bottom. Place a large cast-iron pan on the grill to preheat.
• Place the cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then transfer to the cast-iron pan in an even layer. Close the lid of the grill and cook, giving it a toss halfway through, until charred and tender, 7 to 10 minutes. In the meantime, mix together the cilantro, cumin seeds, scallions, lime juice and zest and 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix well to combine and season with salt and pepper. Remove the cauliflower from the grill and toss in the dressing. Serve.

GRILLED CAULIFLOWER WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high.
• Add the cauliflower, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat the cauliflower. Transfer to a grill basket and grill, tossing occasionally, until the cauliflower is charred in places and softened, about 10 minutes. (This can alternatively be done on an indoor grill pan.)
• Transfer the grilled cauliflower to the serving bowl with the Cilantro Pesto and toss to coat.
• Garnish with Cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
• Add the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, pepper flakes and garlic to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse together until the garlic is finely chopped. Next, add the cilantro and blend until smooth. Add the cashews and Cotija cheese and pulse until the mixture becomes a thick paste and is evenly combined. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and set aside until the cauliflower is grilled.

CILANTRO-LIME ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Smash the garlic cloves with the side of the knife.
• Place the cauliflower florets and smashed garlic on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Season with cumin, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sprinkle evenly over cauliflower, tossing well to coat evenly.
• Bake in the center of the oven until browned and tender, about 25-30 minutes, turning the florets occasionally so they are evenly cooked. Remove from the oven, squeeze with lime juice and top with lime zest and cilantro; serve warm.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHILE, CILANTRO & LIME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Separate the cauliflower and cut into florets. Put them in a bowl with the garlic, chile powder, crushed chile, cumin, salt and olive oil and toss gently to mix together and coat well.
• Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a shallow roasting pan. For ease, line the pan with foil or parchment paper.
• Roast 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until tender, stirring occasionally. When done, remove from oven.
• Dress with lime juice. Sprinkle over with chopped cilantro leaves.

ROASTED BEER AND LIME CAULIFLOWER TACOS WITH CILANTRO COLESLAW

Steps:

• Make the slaw:
• Cut the cabbage into the thinnest strips you can and make sure those pieces are no longer than 2 inches. This is a great time to get good with your knife if you are looking for a silver f**king lining in all that chopping. Chop the carrot into thin matchsticks of the same length. Got that s**t down now, right? In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, vinegar, oil, and salt. Add the dressing right before you are going to eat and toss that s**t well. Fold in the cilantro just before serving.
• Make the tacos:
• Crank your oven to 400°F. Chop the cauliflower into small florets no bigger than a quarter. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the beer, broth, lime juice, tamari, hot sauce, and garlic. Add the cauliflower and simmer for about 90 seconds. Drain.
• In a large bowl. toss the spices, salt, and olive oil together. Add the cauliflower and onion and stir 'til those f**kers are coated. Dump it on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until browned, stirring halfway, about 20 minutes.
• To assemble the tacos, warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave for a hot minute and then pile them high with the cauliflower filling, slices of avocado, some of the slaw, and top with plenty of salsa.

CAULIFLOWER WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS, BROWN BUTTER, AND LIME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 Tbsp. oil. Trim cauliflower stalk and place head stalk side down on a cutting board. Slice cauliflower lengthwise into 1/2" slices.
• Arrange cauliflower slices and any stray pieces in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until underside is deeply browned, 20-25 minutes. Turn cauliflower over, season with salt and pepper, and continue to roast until other side is dark brown and crisp, 15-20 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium. Add pumpkin seeds, bring to a simmer, and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until pumpkin seeds are toasted and butter is browned and smells nutty, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and add red pepper flakes; let cool 10 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange cauliflower on a serving platter and drizzle with dressing. Serve topped with cilantro leaves.