Tandoori Cauliflower
Tandoori Cauliflower is marinated in a spicy plant-based yogurt sauce and roasted to perfection. Served with oil-free naan bread, steamed broccoli, curried pinto beans, and brown rice, Tandoori cauliflower is a vegan Indian dish you will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 297kcal
Ingredients
Tandoori Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower core removed and cut into bite-sized florets
Sauce
- 1 cup plain unsweetened yogurt (I used Kite Hill
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 Tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon sweet paprika
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons fresh minced ginger
Other Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets and steamed
- 1 recipe curried pinto beans
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Instructions
Tandoori cauliflower
- Remove the core from the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.
- If you plan to serve with additional sauce, double this recipe.
- Then, in a separate bowl, combine the plant-based yogurt and spices.
- Whisk together
- Using a large ziplock bag or a refrigerator safe container, combine the cauliflower florets and 1 cup of the yogurt sauce.
- Close the bag and shake to cover all the cauliflower.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight to marinate.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Remove marinated cauliflower and place a single cauliflower layer on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Roast for 35 minutes
- In the meantime, prepare the rest of the ingredients if making a bowl.
Steamed Broccoli
- Place broccoli florets in a steamer for 10 minutes.
- Or place on the same pan as the cauliflower or a separate pan and roast instead of steam.
Prepare brown rice
- The brown rice can be prepared ahead of time and reheated.
- You will need 2 cups cooked brown rice for 4 bowls (½ cup serving each)
Curried Pinto Beans
- The curried pinto beans can also be prepared beforehand and reheated
- Prepare one recipe for 4 servings
Oil-Free Naan
- The oil-free naan can also be prepared ahead of time
- You can freeze and toast when desired or eat fresh from the oven
Notes
Note: If you plan to serve extra sauce when serving, double the sauce ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 1217mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2024IU | Vitamin C: 217mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 4mg