Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes with Turmeric • Keeping It Simple Blog

Name: Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes with Cumin and Turmeric
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower (cut into medium florets); 6 medium red potatoes (cut into large cubes); 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil); 1 tbsp turmeric; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 2 cloves of garlic (minced)

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Roasted cauliflower and potatoes are such an easy and versatile side dish. Made with potatoes and cauliflower, turmeric, and cumin spices, this easy side dish is perfect on its own or as a side to any meal.

roasted cauliflower and potatoes on sheet pan

This roasted cauliflower and potato recipe is a great side dish and such a winning flavor combo. Both vegetables roast so well AND go so well together. I love that they both have a mild flavor and pick up the flavor of spices so well.

Potatoes and cauliflower caramelize beautifully which makes all the difference when choosing a vegetable for a sheet pan roast. This side dish is easy to make and perfect for a quick dinner kind of evening.

Let me show you how to make it.

Ingredients needed

There are only a few ingredients you will need to make this:

Cauliflower: This is one of the stars of this recipe.
Red potatoes: Red potatoes roast up very well so I prefer them in this recipe. You can also use golden potatoes if that is what you have on hand.
Extra virgin olive oil: This helps the vegetables roast up nicely. You can also use vegetable oil.
Turmeric: It adds so much flavor and beautiful color.
Cumin: Cumin adds flavor and an earthy note to the veggies.
Kosher salt: To enhance the flavor.
Garlic: Fresh diced garlic cloves pair so well with cauliflower and potatoes.

I would bet you already have most of the spices for this roasted cauliflower and potatoes recipe in your pantry.

How to make roasted cauliflower and potatoes

Making this could not be any easier. You are merely prepping the veggies, adding them to a sheet pan with spices, and roasting them.

Here are all the steps:

Prep cauliflower and potatoes.
Dice garlic.
Add everything to a large sheet pan.
Add cumin and turmeric.
Mix together with your hands.
Place in a pre-heated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes.

So simple! It comes out so delicious every time.

This dish takes only 20-25 minutes so it is perfect for a healthy weeknight side dish or meal. This roasted cauliflower and potatoes can be used as a taco filling too which tastes great.

Why roasting vegetables is better

If you are not familiar with roasting vegetables, the roasting process really helps create a deep rich flavor and sweetness that you would not get from boiling and steaming.

I love the roasting process because it brings out the natural flavors of the vegetables and it also adds a delicious caramelization to them. When you make this roasted cauliflower and potatoes recipe, you will see what I mean.

cauliflower and potatoes on a sheet pan.

Storing

I love making a big batch of these veggies to eat during the week. To store them just let them come to room temperature then place them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can easily reheat these in the microwave.

Faqs

Do I need to precook my potatoes before roasting them?

No! You are going to fully cook the potatoes in the oven. To make sure the cauliflower and potatoes cook at the same time, you cut the potatoes into smaller pieces.

How to make potatoes crispy?

This is one that a lot of people struggle with and there are a few things you can do to achieve a perfectly crisp potato.
The first thing you want to do is make sure you are using a high heat when roasting. Always make sure to toss your veggies and potatoes halfway through the cooking process.

Pairing Ideas

If you are looking for ideas for what to serve with these roasted cauliflower and potatoes, here are some ideas:

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5 from 16 votes

Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes with Cumin and Turmeric

A delicious veggie side dish or Vegetarian taco filling

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Author: Melissa Oleary

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower cut into medium florets
6 medium red potatoes cut into large cubes
4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cloves of garlic minced

Instructions

Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees
Clean your cauliflower and potatoes and pat dry
1 head of cauliflower
Cut your cauliflower into medium sized florets
Cut you potatoes into large cubes (quarter the potatoes and cut those in half) making sure they are all around the same size
6 medium red potatoes
Mince your garlic
2 cloves of garlic
In a large bowl, add all of your ingredients (garlic, olive oil, spices, potatoes and cauliflower)
4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon kosher salt
With your hands, mix it all well and make sure the olive oil coats all the veggies
Pour on to a large sheet pan (or 2 small sheet pans)
Place in the oven for 20 -25 minutes until it begins to brown and caramelize.
Toss the veggies after 10 minutes in the oven to make sure they cook evenly.
When fully cooked, serve immediately with your favorite side or as a filling for tacos.

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