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Bright and Bold Moroccan-Spiced Cauliflower Bites

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yields
4-6 servings

Turn a head of cauliflower into a flavourful and healthy appetizer in less than 30 minutes.

This meat-free “wing-style” dish will entice even the most discerning carnivore with its full flavour profile. Turmeric gives this dish it’s bright yellow hue, combined with cinnamon, pepper, cumin and thyme, for a fragrant spice combo you’ll want to use on more veggies. Serve as a quick party appetizer or as part of a larger meal as a tempting veggie side dish.

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ingredients

Moroccan-Spiced Cauliflower Bites

1
head cauliflower, cored and cut into bite-size florets
½ tsp
ground cinnamon
¼
tsp ground black pepper
½
tsp ground cumin
½
tsp dried thyme
½
tsp salt
½
tsp turmeric
1
Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Turmeric Yogurt Dip

2
tsp lemon juice
½
tsp turmeric
1
Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2
tsp maple syrup
¼
tsp ground black pepper
½
cup Greek yogurt
1
clove garlic, minced

Garnish

¼ cup
chopped fresh cilantro or diced green onion
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directions

Step 1

For the Moroccan-spiced cauliflower bites, preheat oven to 425ºF.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss all cauliflower ingredients until florets are evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast for 18 to 20 minutes until cauliflower is tender and beginning to brown on the bottom.

Step 4

For the turmeric yogurt dip, do the following: In a medium bowl, whisk all dip ingredients until uniformly yellow. 2. Transfer to a serving bowl. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

Step 5

To serve, arrange cauliflower on a platter, sprinkle with cilantro or green onion, and serve warm or room temperature alongside dip.

Beauty shot of beautifully golden cauilflower bites served with a yogurt dressing

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