Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

simple and bright salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 55m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

272
calories
21.5g
fat
12.3g
carbohydrates
9.2g
protein
2mg
cholesterol
327mg
sodium
Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

Recipe Description

This quick and healthy Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower makes for a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad. Served over beet yogurt sauce and topped with candied walnuts, feta cheese, and fresh parsley leaves. So perfect and so delicious! Every bite has a smokey, sweet and a little spicy flavor. Bonus? The recipe can be made in well under an hour and with only 15 minutes of hands-on time.

To make this salad, start by roasting the cauliflower. Brush the cauliflower with a mixture of harissa paste and olive oil and roast for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, make the candied walnuts. Once the cauliflower is tender and charred in spots, assemble the salad. Spread the beet dip over the serving platter and arrange the cauliflower steaks on top. Dollop with yogurt and scatter the walnuts, parsley leaves, and marinated feta over. Finish it off with a little extra harissa and a drizzle of the reserved oil from the feta. Enjoy!

To make the Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Slice cauliflower

    3 min
    Step 2 - Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

    Slice the cauliflower into ⅔-inch thick slices and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Season cauliflower

    2 min
    Step 3 - Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

    Combine 1 tablespoon harissa and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the harissa mixture over the cauliflower and season with salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Roast

    45m min
    Step 4 - Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

    Roast the cauliflower for 45 minutes or until tender and just starting to char.

  5. 5

    Make candied walnuts

    5 min
    Step 5 - Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

    In a pan over medium heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and add ⅓ cup walnuts. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 teaspoons sugar and cook, tossing, until the sugar starts to caramelize. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  6. 6

    Assemble salad

    5 min
    Step 6 - Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

    Spread 8 ounces beet dip over a large serving platter. Arrange the cauliflower slices and dollop with 8 ounces Greek yogurt. Scatter the candied walnuts, ⅓ cup parsley, and 3 ounces marinated feta over the salad. Top the feta with some extra harissa.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower

    To serve, drizzle some of the reserved oil from the feta on top of the salad and enjoy.

This Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower is about to take your salad game to a whole new level! Healthy, vibrant, and delicious. If you try this recipe, be sure to leave a comment to tell us what you think!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Paul
November 23, 2024
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Man, this Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower is legit! The balance of flavors is on point. I whipped this up for my buddies during game night, and it was a hit. Who knew healthy could taste this good? Plus, it took no time. I'll def make this again for sure.

Rebecca Sullivan
February 15, 2024
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So tasty! My kids loved the spicy twist!

Ursula
January 24, 2024
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Deliciously unforgettable dish!

Zoe
December 23, 2023
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So good! My kids loved it, super easy to make

Kevin
July 8, 2023
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This Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower is awesome! My wife and I made it for a dinner party, and everyone went nuts over it. So tasty and easy to whip up.

Fiona
May 25, 2023
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I made this delightful Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower for our family dinner, and it was a hit! The flavors were superb, especially with the beet yogurt sauce. This dish is now a favorite in our home. So simple and delicious!

Nathaniel Brown
May 17, 2023
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Wow!

Olivia Johnson
March 13, 2023
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I tried this recipe for a friend's gathering. It was great! My guests loved the smoky flavor and the colorful presentation!

Valerie Smith
July 24, 2022
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So easy! I made this after a long day, and it brightened my evening. The flavors were just incredible, and my friends loved it too!

Rachel Smith
July 17, 2022
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So yummy and simple to make!

Nina
May 2, 2022
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Exceptional!

Athina
April 12, 2022
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Delicious! It's sure to become our new favorite way to enjoy cauliflower. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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