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Curry Grilled Cauliflower

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Grilled Cauliflower is a perfect side dish for any occasion, and the curry flavor and a bit of heat that you get from this recipe just adds a whole other dimension to the taste!

Whether you are serving it with chicken, beef, or something else this recipe will pair nicely with just about anything. It also can make a great substitution for rice or broccoli as a side dish.

Curry grilled Cauliflower with diced red peppers toasted pin nut and chopped parsley on a white plate

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Non-Stick Stir Fry Wok

Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece)

Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner Cart Style Propane Gas Grill

Tossing the cauliflower florets with the spice blend creates the perfect flavor with just the right amount of spiciness. The addition of the yogurt or sour cream helps to soften the spice and allows the other flavors to really shine!

This recipe actually came about quite by accident. I was going to make a grilled cauliflower steak but the cauliflower head didn’t cooperate. The florets kept breaking off, so I decided to use my BBQ wok to roast it, I think it turned out perfectly!

Many people are watching what they eat and this recipe fits into a keto diet very nicely! You can cook this recipe in an oven if you like. Although the flavors really shine through when you cook it on the grill!

How Do You Break cauliflower into florets?

In order to break the cauliflower into florets simply take a knife and slice the head in half. You can then trim the florets off the center core of the head of cauliflower.

Once you have cut the head of cauliflower into florets the next step is simple. For the sauce, stir together the lime juice, canola oil (or olive oil), salt and pepper, cumin, turmeric brown sugar, and cayenne.

Toss the florets with the sauce making sure to coat all the florets entirely.

Ingredients

  • Head of cauliflower
  • Lime juice
  • Canola oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Ground cumin
  • Ground turmeric
  • Brown sugar
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Red pepper
  • Parsley
  • Pine nuts
  • Yogurt or sour cream

How to Grill Curry Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets grilling in a barbecue wok

It is easy to grill cauliflower if you are using a BBQ wok. We use ours all the time, all year round.

Place the cauliflower on a preheated grill in a barbecue wok and allow to brown, tossing the florets in the wok occasionally.

Curry Grilled Cauliflower in a white platter with bowls of diced red peppers, toasted pine nuts,  chopped parsley, and sour cream.

Be careful the wok handle is going to be very hot! Make sure you use a good quality oven mitt or heat resistant grilling glove when tossing the grilled cauliflower.

Curry grilled cauliflower on a white platter with red pepper and toasted pine nuts 3 forks beside the platter

The Finishing Touches

If you don’t have a barbecue wok, go out and get one, they are awesome!! If you don’t have one you can substitute heavy-duty aluminum foil on the grill. It won’t work quite as well but you should be able to grill the cauliflower florets, getting them to brown. In addition, it may take a little longer and you might need to add a little more oil so they don’t burn.

White platter with curry grilled cauliflower garnshed with diced red peppers, toasted pine nuts, and parsley

It usually takes about 20 – 25 minutes for the florets to brown. You want to make sure that they are cooked.

They should soften just a bit and nicely brown or slightly charred. Once the grilled curry cauliflower is done remove it from the grill. Spoon it onto a serving platter and garnish with finely diced red pepper, parsley, and toasted pine nuts.

Curry Grilled Cauliflower on a white platter

Although the spices are not overpowering you definitely get a little zing of spice on the tongue. I like to serve the grilled curry cauliflower with a side of either sour cream or plain yogurt.

The creaminess of this has a cooling effect and marries perfectly with the cauliflower!!

White platter of curry grilled cauliflower with toasted pine nut and diced red pepper of top

One of the best things about this dish is not only is it vegetarian it is very low in calories. Cauliflower is very high in vitamin C and also contains a number of other important nutrients.

Curry grilled cauliflower floret on a fork with sour cream, red pepper and ttoasted pine nut

It doesn’t take long to prepare and when you cook cauliflower this way it really brings out the sweetness and nutty flavors!!

Curry grilled cauliflower garnished with diced red pepper, toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley on a white plate

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Curry Grilled Cauliflower

Ken Noland
Grilled Cauliflower is a perfect side dish for any occasion, and the curry flavor and a bit of heat that you get from this recipe just adds a whole other dimension to the taste!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Grilling
Cuisine East Indian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 207 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 large head of cauliflower cut into florets

Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Serving

  • Garnish with 1/4 cup each finely diced red pepper chopped parsley, and toasted pine nuts.
  • 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream divided.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill to medium-hot. (375 degrees F)
  • Cut the cauliflower in bite-size florets.
  • Prepare the sauce in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and gently toss to coat all the florets.
  • Add the coated cauliflower to a barbecue wok and grill tossing occasionally until tender and golden brown.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a serving platter.
  • Garnish with the diced red peppers, chopped parsley, and toasted pine nuts,
  • Serve with plain yogurt or sour cream on the side.

Equipment

Char-Broil 463377319 Performance 4-Burner Cart Style Liquid Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel
Char-Broil 463377319 Performance 4-Burner Cart Style Liquid Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel
Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece Set, Nesting, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe)
Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece Set, Nesting, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe)
Fox Run Non-Stick Stir Fry Wok/Steamer, 17.5 x 11 x 4.5 inches, Black,5459
Fox Run Non-Stick Stir Fry Wok/Steamer, 17.5 x 11 x 4.5 inches, Black,5459

Notes

Be careful when handling the barbecue wok the handle is very hot! Use a good quality oven mitt or grill glove so that you do not burn yourself.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 184mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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