Grilled Cauliflower

Transform your cauliflower into something special with a wonderful blend of spices and a grill basket. Grilled Cauliflower is an easy healthy side dish for any meal, ready in in 15 minutes.

The trick to this recipe is using a grill basket. Similar to our Grilled Cabbage Slaw recipe, the grill basket is much easier than grilling cauliflower in ‘steaks’ or ‘wedges’.  There’s no fussing and no chance of pieces falling through the grills. It keeps everything together beautifully – almost like sauteing in a fry pan, but you get a bonus with the char from the BBQ.

The blend of seasonings works well, but honestly, play around with various combinations yourself like I did to get the balance you like best.  The variations are endless.  You can even go plain and simple with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper.

Regardless, this cauliflower side dish is easy, quick and delicious. I love serving it with Grilled BBQ Chicken,  Maple Balsamic Rainbow Trout and Baked Apricot Chicken.

Tailor To Your Taste

• Try other spice blends such as: curry; taco; cajun; italian; herbes de provence; lemon pepper or fajita.
• Drizzle a sauce on top such as pesto, vinaigrette, ranch.
• Sprinkle with herbs after grilling.

Shortcut

• Buy pre-cut cauliflower florets.
• Use a ready made spice blend you like.

Make Ahead Grilled Cauliflower

• This dish can be made ahead and warmed in the microwave for a minute or served at room temperature.

ingredients: cauliflower, green onion, lemon, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper (coriander missing in picture)

Mix together seasonings and oil

Place in grill basket, sprayed with oil

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Grilled Cauliflower

Transform your cauliflower into something special with a wonderful blend of spices and a grill basket. Grilled Cauliflower is an easy healthy side dish for any meal, ready in in 15 minutes.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

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Author: Cheryl

Equipment

• Grill basket (optional but great).

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp each, salt and pepper (or more to taste)
• Garnish: squeeze of lemon, 1-2 chopped green onions

Instructions

• Heat grill to medium high. Spray a grill basket with oil.
• PREPARE CAULIFLOWER: Cut core out of cauliflower then cut cauliflower into florets. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add florets and toss to coat evenly. Place in grill basket.
• GRILL CAULIFLOWER: Grill for 8-10 minutes in total, depending on how soft you like your cauliflower. Stir occasionally.
• SERVE: Transfer to serving dish. Squeeze lemon juice (about 1/4 lemon) over cauliflower and sprinkle over chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

To Make Ahead: Make full dish ahead and warm in microwave for a minute or serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Cauliflower

Amount Per Serving (0 g)

Calories 134 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Sodium 191mg8%

Potassium 439mg13%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 153IU3%

Vitamin C 71mg86%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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