Get ready to spice up your dinner with a zesty twist on a veggie classic! This Whole Roasted Chili Lime Cauliflower is bursting with bold flavors—smoky paprika, zesty lime, and a hint of chili heat from Tajín seasoning. The cauliflower roasts to perfection, becoming tender on the inside and deliciously crispy on the outside. Topped with a sprinkle of cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, this dish is the perfect blend of comfort and excitement. It’s an easy, flavorful side that’ll steal the spotlight at your next meal! Watch how it’s made by our Founder, Lizzy Mathis here!
Whole Roasted Chili-Lime Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 Head of cauliflower
- 1/4 Cup ghee or softened butter
- 3 Cloves of garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Heaping pinch of salt
- 1-2 Heaping pinches of @tajinusa or chili lime seasoning
- Zest + juice of 1 lime
- Cotija cheese to taste
- Top with fresh cilantro to taste
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Cut off & discard the cauliflower’s outer leaves + stock, place the cauliflower head in cast iron pot or oven safe pot
- Combine the following ingredients for the cauliflower rub: ghee, minced garlic, spices, lime zest + juice
- Cover the cauliflower in the spiced rub
- Bake at 425 degrees until tender (about 30 mins)
- Pour remaining spice rub over the cauliflower from cast iron pot
- Top with cotija cheese + cilantro
- Enjoy!
