Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

Name: Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; ½ tsp cumin; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp soy sauce (umami ingredient); 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (umami ingredient); Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

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Umami is considered the fifth basic taste, along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. It's often described as a savoury, meaty, or brothy flavour, and is produced by glutamate, an amino acid found in certain foods.

When umami-rich ingredients are added to a dish, they can help enhance the overall flavour and mouthfeel by providing a sense of depth and complexity. In the case of the Spicy Roasted Cauliflower recipe, ingredients such as soy sauce and Parmesan cheese are rich in umami, which helps to round out the spicy and slightly bitter flavors of the cauliflower and other spices used in the recipe. This results in a more satisfying and enjoyable eating experience for many people.

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

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Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

111

Author

The Cancer Cookery School

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp soy sauce (umami ingredient)
2 tbsp nutritional yeast (umami ingredient)
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss until coated with the spice mixture.
Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and starting to brown.
Remove from the oven and drizzle with soy sauce, then sprinkle with nutritional yeast. Return the cauliflower to the oven and roast for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the nutritional yeast is slightly browned and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Recipe Note

For dry mouth & throat: Add a dipping sauce such as mayonnaise or aioli to add moisture and oiliness to assist with moisture in the mouth and ease of swallowing.

For difficulty chewing & swallowing: Cover with foil before placing in the oven. This will lessen crispy bits and allow for more moisture and softness. All this makes for easier and softer chewing. This method also enhances moisture retention.