This Roasted Cauliflower with Chermoula is a vibrant, flavour-packed dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. The cauliflower is roasted until golden and crispy, then coated in a fragrant chermoula sauce for the perfect balance of smoky, zesty, and herby.
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Roasted Cauliflower with Chermoula – A Bold & Flavourful Twist on a Classic Veg
This Roasted Cauliflower with Chermoula recipe makes a quick and easy dinner option in our house.
Chunky and hearty cauliflower has a satisfying and filling texture which is ideal for meat-free dishes. Here I have added chickpeas to give this recipe a plant-based protein boost.
Chermoula is a North African spice paste that contains fresh coriander, cumin and lemon. If I have time I’ll make the chermoula from scratch but more often than not I use Belazu’s Chermoula which is super tasty and delicious.
You can serve this dish with couscous or quinoa (adding 1 tsp turmeric in for flavour).
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Packed with Flavour – The combination of roasted cauliflower and zesty, herby chermoula sauce.
- Easy to Make – Simple ingredients come together effortlessly for a fuss-free dish.
- Naturally Vegan & Gluten-Free – A wholesome, plant-based option that everyone can enjoy.
- Perfectly Versatile – Serve it as a side, a light main, or pair it with grains, salads, or wraps.
- A Crowd-Pleaser – Even if you are not a fan of cauliflower, you will love the bold, smoky, and citrusy flavours!
More Ways To Enjoy Cauliflower
- Cauliflower Steak with Salsa Verde
- Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh
- Easy Cauliflower & Kale Korma
- Broccoli & Cauliflower Cheddar Fritters
I hope you enjoy this roasted cauliflower with chermoula recipe as much as we do. If you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
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Roasted Cauliflower with Chermoula [vegan] [gluten free]
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 600 g cauliflower
- 4 tomatoes
- 400 g can of chickpeas
- 2 garlic cloves – crushed
- 1 red onion
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 handful almond flakes
- small bunch of coriander
- Belazu's Chermoula or your own
- salt & pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/390F/Gas 6.
- Cut the cauliflower in smallish florets.600 g cauliflower
- Place the cauliflower on a baking tray. Mix in the quartered tomatoes, crushed garlic and red onion (cut in 12ths).4 tomatoes, 2 garlic cloves – crushed, 1 red onion
- Gentle toss in olive oil. Roast for around 20 mins until the cauliflower is cooked (it should still have a bite). Make sure you give a stir after 10mins so the vegetables cook evenly.3 Tbsp olive oil
- Place the cooked vegetables in a serving bowl. Mix in the drained chickpeas and lemon juice. Season to taste.400 g can of chickpeas, juice of 1 lemon, salt & pepper
- Add a handful of almond flakes on top plus plenty of freshly chopped coriander leaves.1 handful almond flakes, small bunch of coriander
- Serve with the chermoula dotted on top and a side dish of couscous or quinoa.Belazu's Chermoula or your own
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Thank you Annabelle that was delicious! I just happened to have bought a Belazu’s chermoula jar a couple of days ago and didn’t quite know what to do with it…. And then I come across your recipe! Very easy to make and very filling too with the couscous. I didn’t have enough cauliflower so I added some long stem broccoli together with the rest of tbe veggies and it worked really well. Will do it again! (must use that chermoula jar ;-))
So glad you enjoyed it Caroline. Great idea to add the broccoli!