Cajun cauliflower

CAJUN CAULIFLOWER

PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

30 mins

TOTAL TIME

45 mins

Ingredients

Cajun cauliflower:

• 1 small head of cauliflower cut into florets 3 heaping cups
• 2 teaspoons oil

Cajun Blend:

• 2 tsp paprika (I use 1 tsp sweet mild paprika and 1 tsp smoked hot paprika)
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more cayenne
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) red pepper flakes or use more smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) onion powder
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt ( 1/4 to 1/2 tsp to preference)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Add the Cauliflower florets to a large bowl. Drizzle oil and mix using a spatula or rub it in using hands.
• 
  In a small bowl, mix the ingredients under cajun spice blend. Add a bit more paprika if using mild. Sprinkle all over the cauliflower florets and toss to coat. (use 1.5 tbsp or more of premade cajun blend).
• Bake for 25 to 30 mins.