Crispy Blackened Paella Cauliflower are the best plant-based main or side dish you could imagine. Requiring just 30 minutes and 3 ingredients, these cauliflower are easy to make, vegan, crisp-tender, satisfying, and full of intense flavor.
This Crispy Blackened Paella Cauliflower is THE best any night of the week dinner or side dish. This cauliflower is spicy and crispy with perfect balance of flavor and texture. And most importantly so delicious and flavorful!
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:
This delicious low-calorie recipes requires simple ingredients.
- Cauliflower: Choose a large cauliflower with tightly packed florets.
- Paella Seasoning: I have used Rumi Paella saffron spice blend in this recipe. You can also make at home by adding smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, oregano, pinch of saffron and thyme. Feel free to use other seasonings if you prefer.
- Spices: I have add cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder.
- Olive oil: Use this for rubbing the cauliflower prior to covering with the seasoning. It helps the spices to stick to the cauliflower and brown up very nicely.
HOW DO YOU ROAST PAELLA CAULIFLOWER:
Preheat oven to 425° F.
On a baking sheet, combine the cauliflower, 1/3 cup olive oil and spices. Toss well to evenly coat. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes, or until tender. Toss the cauliflower and roast another 15 minutes, until charred.
That’s it! These crispy blackened paella cauliflower are simple to make, healthy, and delicious.
Eat warm and enjoy!
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
There are so many options when it comes to serving Crispy Blackend Paella Cauliflower. They’re excellent with a simple green salad, your favorite veggies, or you can even turn it into an amazing sandwich. My personal favorites are:
- I LOVE sauces so adding a little drizzle over these cauliflower is essential for me. My personal favorites are Vegan Ranch Dressing, Spicy Vegan Aioli, and Garlicky Lemon Tahini Dressing.
- Serve it with your favorite salad or soup or as side dish.
- Serve over a bed of Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice or quinoa.
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Crispy Blackened Paella Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets or small wedges
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp paella spice blend
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- Salt as required
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F.
- On a baking sheet, combine the cauliflower, 1/3 cup olive oil and spices. Toss well to evenly coat. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes, or until tender. Toss the cauliflower and roast another 15 minutes, until charred.
- That’s it! These crispy blackened paella cauliflower are simple to make, healthy, and delicious.
- Eat warm and enjoy!
