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Berbere Roasted Cauliflower
A sheet-pan side with smoky berbere warmth, crisp edges, and a cooling lemon yogurt finish.
Berbere brings warmth, fragrance, and cumulative heat instead of a one-note punch. It makes cauliflower feel complex enough to headline the table.
Ingredients
For the recipe
- 1 headcauliflower
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 tspberbere
Method
1. Coat cauliflower in oil and berbere Coat cauliflower in oil and berbere.
2. Roast until browned on the edges Roast until browned on the edges.
3. Serve over lemon yogurt with herbs Serve over lemon yogurt with herbs.
Equipment
- sheet pan
Top tips
- Let the pan preheat for better char.
Substitutions
- Use carrots or cabbage for the same spice profile.
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A sheet-pan side with smoky berbere warmth, crisp edges, and a cooling lemon yogurt finish.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Active
15 min
Total
45 min
Yield
4 servings
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Recipe notes
Before you cook
Berbere brings warmth, fragrance, and cumulative heat instead of a one-note punch. It makes cauliflower feel complex enough to headline the table.
Total time
45 min
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
Yield
4 servings
The ingredient quantities below are for this yield.
Method
How to cook it
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- 1
Step 1 of 3
Coat cauliflower in oil and berbere
Coat cauliflower in oil and berbere.
- 2
Step 2 of 3
Roast until browned on the edges
Roast until browned on the edges.
- 3
Step 3 of 3
Serve over lemon yogurt with herbs
Serve over lemon yogurt with herbs.
Troubleshooting
Tips that matter
- Let the pan preheat for better char.
Substitutions and variations
Heat profile
Medium heat
The recipe is classified as medium. Use less chile if you prefer milder food.
Skill level
Beginner
Read the ingredient list and method before you start.
Total time
45 min
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
Yield
4 servings
The ingredient quantities below are for this yield.
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Sauce
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It brings enough heat to cut through the richer bites without flattening the rest of the dish.
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It brings enough heat to cut through the richer bites without flattening the rest of the dish.
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It brings enough heat to cut through the richer bites without flattening the rest of the dish.
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