What's the best way to roast cauliflower?

To roast cauliflower florets, either toss with a bit of olive oil then place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast at 425F for 25-30 minutes or sear the florets in a oven-safe skillet until slightly charred and finish in the oven for about 15 minutes.

Does sweet chili roasted cauliflower taste good cold?

Yes, leftover roasted sweet chili cauliflower tastes great. Serve it with a side salad or even in a wrap.

Sweet Chili Roasted Cauliflower and Almonds

Name: Sweet Chili Roasted Cauliflower and Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower or 1 (12 oz.) package cauliflower florets; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. table salt, or to taste; 1/4 tsp. black pepper, or to taste; 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce (Thai style), plus more to taste; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Description

This simple Sweet Chili Roasted Cauliflower and Almonds recipe is a perfect side dish when you want big, bold flavors but are short on time. Topped with fresh parsley, toasted slivered almonds and raisins, it’s a flavor-packed vegetable side you’ll want to make over and over again.

Ingredients

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1 head cauliflower or 1 (12 oz.) package cauliflower florets
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. table salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp. black pepper, or to taste
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce (Thai style), plus more to taste
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F. If using a whole cauliflower head, cut off the stem then cut into florets. Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet like cast iron over medium-high. Add oil then the cauliflower in a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, until slightly charred on one side, about 3 minutes. Stir then continue cooking until slightly browned on all side, another 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir well. Drizzle on sweet chili sauce and stir to coat. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until the cauliflower is well browned and tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove skillet from the oven and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle on more sweet chili sauce, if desired. Sprinkle on toasted almonds, raisins and parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
Roasted sweet chili cauliflower is delicious cold out of the refrigerator on a salad or in a wrap. You can also reheat it in a microwave (it will get slightly mushy in a microwave), skillet or oven.
You may want to cut florets in half or quarters so they are equal size.
Be sure to let the cauliflower cook undisturbed to char slightly. This adds a nice nutty flavor to the cauliflower.
If desired, serve with lemon or lime wedges, scallions, chives or cilantro.
You can add more heat to the dish with a big pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne.
Add aromatics like a fresh hot pepper, chopped onion and minced garlic just before adding the chili sauce to the skillet.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: sides
Method: Sautee/Roast
Cuisine: American