High Protein Perfectly Roasted Cauliflower
Elevate your weeknight meals with this High Protein Perfectly Roasted Cauliflower recipe, a nutritious and flavorful twist on a classic roasted veggie dish. Featuring bite-sized cauliflower florets coated in a savory blend of chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, and aromatic spices like paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, this recipe achieves irresistible crispiness in every bite. Topped off with protein-packed cooked quinoa, it creates a hearty, vegan-friendly side dish or main course that’s as satisfying as it is nourishing. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy nights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Whether you're meal prepping or serving it fresh from the oven, this high-protein roasted cauliflower recipe is sure to wow your taste buds and impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Wash the cauliflower head and remove the leaves and core. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined to form a thick paste.
Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss until every piece is evenly coated with the chickpea flour mixture.
Spread the coated cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are in a single layer for even roasting.
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the florets halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy on the edges.
While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions, if not already cooked.
Once the cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and mix it with the cooked quinoa in a serving bowl.
Serve immediately as a high-protein side dish or vegan main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2141 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2753 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
