Harissa Cauliflower
Harissa cauliflower takes a basic ol’ veggie and kicks it up quite a few notches with smoky, spicy harissa, lemon, and those crispy edges that give you that crave-worthy crunch.
bringing much flavor with minimal effort.
Servings: 4 Cups
Calories: 40kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
- Air Fryer optional
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower cut into bite sized florets
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons harissa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Optional For Serving:
- Tahini sauce
- Additional harissa
- Fresh lemon zest
- Parsley leaves
- Dill Sprigs
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or preheat an air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets with the lemon juice, smoked paprika, harissa, olive oil, and salt. Toss until the cauliflower is evenly coated.
- For oven roasting: Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until browned in spots and tender.
- For air frying: Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the edges are crisp and the florets are cooked through.
- Serve hot, with tahini sauce, and additional harissa, and garnish with lemon zest, parsley leaves, dill sprigs or mint.
Notes
🍽️ Go Small or Go Home:
Cut your florets small—big ones won’t cook evenly. You’ll get that crispy outside and tender inside if they’re bite-sized.
🧑🍳 Prep Like a Chef:
Meal prep made easy—just multiply the recipe and spread it out over additional sheet pans, so everything bakes in a single layer.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg