Last night Ryan and I made buffalo chicken burgers for dinner and while they were quite tasty, a ridiculously easy side dish of ginger curry roasted cauliflower was the highlight of our meal.
I’ve been making roasted cauliflower with curry powder for ages, but the simple addition of ginger really kicked up the flavor and had me immediately wishing I made a double batch. The cauliflower disappeared in a flash!
Ginger Curry Roasted Cauliflower
Makes four side-dish servings
Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Toss everything together in a bowl and pour onto a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray
- Roast in the oven for 25 – 30 minutes
Though the head of cauliflower I chopped up wasn’t too big, Ryan and I had no problem polishing off the entire thing between the two of us. We loved this dish and were really hungry, but I’d say that under normal circumstances the recipe would likely yield four side-dish servings.
Breakfast
This morning I awoke in a pancake mood!
I made a batch of almond butter pancakes topped with shaved coconut and a bit of syrup.
Plus some extra-foamy coffee on the side!
Yesterday I rediscovered my Aero Latte milk frother and, as I said on Instagram, felt awfully fancy as I sipped a cup of frothy coffee at my desk. Naturally I had to repeat the fun this morning!
A little extra foam makes a normal cup of coffee feel extra special. It’s the little things!
I like cauliflower but rarely buy it cause I hate cutting it up, same as broccoli, weird, right?! I must try this recipe though!
Love my foam too.
I agree, it is the little things and that form on your am coffee makes it so much better
Lindsey
i’m not sure whether or not your grocery store sells them, but eat smart makes packets of pre-chopped cauliflower and broccoli! they’re often BOGO at the publix near me!
peanutbutterfingers
I love foamy coffee! Correction: I love foam, not coffee. I will seriously order coffee drinks, ask to have them extra extra foamy, and only “drink” the foam. The coffee at the bottom remains untouched. I wonder how a barista would respond if I just ordered foam.
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit
no lie, i just asked ryan whether or not i could order a cup of foam at starbucks without the baristas thinking i’m a nut job. i love the foam, too!!
peanutbutterfingers
Lol. That’s AWESOME!
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit
haha i worked at starbucks for 4 years and had people order extra, extra, extra dry caps (aka just foooam!!) its a silly order but i loved making foam!
Cayla
Haha, that’s exactly what I order! It’s all in an effort to not look like a complete goober to the barista. But let’s face it, I’m not fooling anyone – certainly not them. Lol. Thanks for your expert input on the matter.
I’m glad to know that it’s at least fun to make the foam! 
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit
Apparently in Australia they make the foam especially for the little children! You can have flavourings added to it and everything! I think they are called babyccinos.
Sarah
Such a simple post and yet I love everything about it! I love roasted cauliflower but it’s been way too long since I’ve had them. And since I love ginger I’m all over this.
Almond butter pancakes – SOOOO good. I also use coconut flour and oat flour (steel cut oats ground into a flour). Pancakes every weekend!
Frothy milk – YES PLEASE! I just bought my bf a milk frother and you better believe I’ve become a milk frothing fiend.
Happy Friday!
Maria @powerpeanutlife
Curry cauliflowerk? Sounds amazing! I often roast mine with feta cheese powder from the Winter Park Tea and Spice exchange.
Sabrina
oh man! feta cheese powder!? i’ve never heard of it. sounds amazing!
peanutbutterfingers
Coat the Cauliflower in olive oil, sprinkle on as much cheese as you’d like, and bake as normal! I also do this with Broccoli and Cheddar cheese powder. Add a little of their Sunshine seasoning for an extra flavor kick too!
http://www.spiceandtea.com/cheese-powder-feta-p-22.html
Sabrina
I like cauliflower, but the boyfriend is not a fan so I rarely buy it. I’m thinking that I’ll have to try this recipe to try to turn him onto it a little bit!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
has he tried roasted cauliflower recently? i feel like most people think they don’t like cauliflower, but for some reason roasted cauliflower has a totally different taste than most people expect. i hope you can convert him!!
peanutbutterfingers
This looks sooo good! Definitely going to try to the cauliflower!
Goldeelocks
Foam really does amp up a cup of coffee! Looks yummy!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats
I can’t get into cauliflower but think this would taste equally delicious on broccoli!! Ugh foam is so wonderful especially from Starbucks, they know how to do it!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots
I love my milk frother – it really does make your coffee (or tea) seem so much fancier and special. Mine is still MIA from my move but when I find it, I’ll have to break it out.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
I love cauliflower almost any way that it is prepared, yum!
I love foam in my coffee too, too bad I never make it that way though!
Have a nice weekend
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction
I am making curry chicken tonight and was looking for a side dish to go along with it. Perfect timing!! Thanks
Elaine
This looks delish! I just started roasting veggies instead of steaming them. The flavor is so much better and love the crunch. I’m going to have to try curry!
Bethany @ The Classy Bee
Mm that cauliflower sounds delicious! I love roasted cauliflower!!
Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife
THANK YOU for not one, but TWO recipes in this post
i really enjoy your recipes because they are no frill, and seem easy! Thanks for sharing!! I am adding cauliflower to my grocery list immediately! And I LOVE spicy buffalo chicken–perfect for NFL weekend! Thanks for the recipes!
laura
Definitely going to try that cauliflower recipe…thanks for sharing! Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables.
Sonja @ The {Happy} Travel Bug
cutting cauliflower is a pain but i use my ceramic knife and itz totally no big deal! i would highly recommend investing in one if you don’t already have one! the ginger curry flavors sound amazing with roasted cauliflower!
Linz @ Itz Linz
Lately I have been in the mood for pancakes and french toast, so good, especially with the coconut
And I will def try that cauliflower recipe 
Sara @ fitcupcaker
I sometimes wonder if your recipe measurements are correct or you just dont like spice…1/4 of a teaspoon of something???? thats like nothing..like a few gains of whatever spice you use. is that correct?
Ally
Wow, this cauliflower looks amazing! I love making curry cauliflower, but I’ve never thought to add ginger before! I think I might have to try it and see if I can actually convince my meat-and-potatoes husband to try some! Also, I’m right there with you on the frother. Who needs Starbucks?!
Stephanie @ My Freckled Life
Those pancakes look awesome Julie!!
Jackie
I have never had cauliflower, ever. I’m awfully scared to try it, but I may just have to test this recipe out! It looks pretty good!
Also, Julie, I sent you an email a few weeks ago about a giveaway I’d like to send in. I have been anxiously awaiting a reply back and I just wanted to let you know- maybe it went in your spam or something. I also recently sent it to your fb account just in case
Thanks!
Katelyn
^ Stalker!
MikeyD
I’m not a big cauliflower fan, unless it is in curries, stews, soups etc, but this looks yum.
Nikki @ The Road to Less Cake
Yum! I have this simple garlic cauliflower that we make that always makes the meal. I think the simple things (like foam) are the best! Happy Friday!
Katie @ running4cupcakes
I’ve never tried cooked cauliflower before! Can you believe it? I hate the texture of it raw so I’ve never felt compelled to buy it at the store. I wonder if this recipe could change my cauliflower-phobia
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Carly @ Snack Therapy
I love the simple ingredients – this sounds amazing Julie!
Heather (Heather’s Dish)
Did you use skim milk?? I’ve tried to froth my almond milk before with no success! I have to wonder if it’s the almond milk or if its just my frothing ability?
Ashlee
I never think to use ginger when cooking but I should, it always makes it better!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
I definitely want to get one of those frothers! I love me some foam in my coffee cup. I would totally feel fancy too!
Krystal@coffeecardiogoddess
Is it sad I can’t remember the last time I had pancakes for breakfast? I need to change that. Looks like it’s going to be breakfast for dinner tonight!
Sara @ The Foodie Diaries
This looks awesome! I was literally just answering a reader question from my blog, and mentioned how great cauliflower is as a side dish!
joelle (on a pink typewriter)
Hi Julie,
Just wanted to let you know you were a HUGE inspiration for me to start writing my own blog about running 1000 miles this year. I always wanted to start a blog but didn’t have a good idea for one..I knew I wanted it to be fitness related but not a copy cat of yours. I read yours daily and hope you’ll be interested in checking out mine
http://runningathousandmiles.blogspot.com/
Kelsie
Honestly it is the small things! Coffee in any new form is always exciting
Carley
Those pancakes look so good! I have a feeling I will be craving them tomorrow morning now
Kate @ quartercenturysouthernliving.wordpress.com
I love the look of foamy coffee but I hate milk in my coffee! It sure looks classy though
Hayley @ Running on Pumpkin
I think you can actually order a fully foamed drink at Starbucks ! I’ve seen someone do it… but it gets all over your lips upon first sip !
Kelsey Reidl
Now I really feel the need to go buy some cauliflower! I have every ingredient but the main one, naturally
I love how this gets a serving of veggies in with lots of flavor. Great recipe!
Avery @ Southern Belle Living Well
Looks delicious! I’ll definitely be trying out this recipe this weekend! Hope you’re having a great Friday!
Nicole @ For the Love of Fit
I always have pancakes on Sunday, but you got me in the mood for them already!
Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian
Ooooooooh yum on the cauliflower! I’ve just started using cauliflower more, since discovering that mashing it up with Kerrygold garlic butter is as good (and healthier – yay!) as mashed potatoes. Totally giving your recipe a whirl this weekend!!!
Rachel B @ Busy Mama Fitness
This recipe looks good! I am generally not a fan of cauliflower on its own, but when it is roasted, mixed with other ingredients, or is seasoned well it is SO good!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
I will have to try out that cauliflower recipe. I need more vegetables in my life.
Jessica @fromthekitchentotheroad
My husband loves cauliflower, so I must get on this!
Annette@FitnessPerks
I used to be a barista at a local coffee shop and people order “dry” cappuccinos all the time… 9:1 ratio of foam to espresso.
Kayla K.
That milk frother sounds like a winner! Mine from World Market broke on me
But it WAS only like, $3 lol. And I love veggies like cauli, broccoli, and chewy fibrous ones because they’re so tasty and best of all, hearty! It’s almost like the main dish sometimes in my opinion. I think recipes like yours def. allow more people to be adventurous with vegetables.
Ellie@Fit for the Soul
Roasted cauliflower and roasted brussel sprouts are on the agenda of new vegetables for me to try this year. I’ve had them both in different forms before, but I have a feeling roasting them will be much tastier. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League
I just started reading your blog, and I LOVE all the recipes! This cauliflower looks amazing and simple, I can’t wait to try it. PS…I love how obsessed you are with your pup- I just got my first puppy (a golden retriever), and I can’t stop taking pictures of him!
Kristina @Run and Assimilate
Mmm, I love roasted cauliflower! Another great recipe to add to my arsenal!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
love cauliflower!!!
purelymichelle
Bookmarking this recipe!
And I want to eat those pancakes! Yum! Looks good.
Now I have to get a milk frother.
Audrey Adams
i’ve been using my aerolatte as well this winter and it totally makes me feel like i’m drinking a starbucks latte at home, minus the extra $4.00! i love it!
kayla