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    Sweet and Spicy Tri-Color Cauliflower

    December 8, 2022 · Published: October 23, 2017 By: Asian Caucasian 10 Comments

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    Tri-Colored cauliflower in a white bowl with an orange piece of cauliflower held on a fork with a grey napkin on the side on a wooden board

    This gluten-free Sweet and Spicy Tri-Color Cauliflower recipe is the perfect side dish for fall! We eat with our eyes, right? So, what could be more beautiful than these roasted, multi-hued cauliflower florets with an Asian-inspired sauce?

    Tri-colored cauliflower florets in a white bowl with an orange piece of cauliflower held on a fork with a grey napkin on the side on top of a wooden board.

    Roasting cauliflower makes them so incredibly sweet, especially the colorful variety! Purple, orange, and green cauliflower florets are the star in this dish. They're a touch sweet from the maple syrup, but a little spicy from the sambal oelek (red chili paste).

    One head of green, purple and orange cauliflower on a white plank wooden board.

    Green, purple, and orange cauliflower heads can be found at select grocery stores. You can always use whatever variety is available for this recipe.

    Chopped purple, orange and green cauliflower florets on a sheet pan ready for the oven.

    Roast these beautiful florets on a large sheet pan drizzled with oil, and sprinkled with salt and pepper in 400 degrees oven for about 20 to 25 minutes.

    Roasted purple, green, and orange cauliflower florets in a white bowl on top of a white plank wooden board.

    We've used gluten-free soy sauce for this recipe, but original soy sauce will do if you don't have any gluten allergies. I’m betting the even the kiddies will eat this colorful side dish. Roasted cauliflower beauties on a plate -- what could be more enticing? More please!

    Tri-Colored cauliflower florets in two white bowls with a fork and grey napkin on the side on top pf a white plank wooden board.

    Toss the sweet and spicy sauce over the cauliflower once roasted to coat. The final product is gorgeous! Almost too beautiful to eat! (Almost.)

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    Tri-Colored cauliflower in a white bowl with an orange piece of cauliflower held on a fork with a grey napkin on the side on a wooden board

    Sweet and Spicy Tri-Color Cauliflower

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    This gluten-free Sweet and Spicy Tri-Color Cauliflower recipe is the perfect side dish for fall.

    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x

    Ingredients

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    • ½ head each purple, green and orange cauliflower
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil or spray
    • Salt & pepper
    • 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (or liquid aminos)
    • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons organic maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (red chili paste)
    • 1 large lime, freshly squeezed
    • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
    • Pinch black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash the cauliflower and thoroughly dry on a kitchen towel or paper towels.
    2. Cut or tear the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Spread cauliflower onto a large baking sheet and drizzle or spray with oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Toss for even distribution.
    3. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until just tender. Toss cauliflower halfway through to make sure both sides are cooked and lightly browned.
    4. Meanwhile, place all other ingredients in a small saucepan. During last 10 minutes of cooking cauliflower, sauté the sauce over medium heat to reduce and thicken.
    5. Remove cauliflower from oven when slightly tender. Place in a large mixing bowl and toss with sauce. Serve immediately.
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 25 mins
    • Category: Sides
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
    • Diet: Gluten Free

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 158
    • Sugar: 11.5 g
    • Sodium: 843.7 mg
    • Fat: 7.7 g
    • Carbohydrates: 20.8 g
    • Protein: 5.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: Colorful Cauliflower, Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower

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    Comments

    1. Jacqueline Debono

      January 25, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      This recipe for tricoloured cauliflower sounds delicious! I can imagine how good it tastes! Definitely one to try very soon!

      ★★★★★

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      • Asian Caucasian

        January 25, 2019 at 2:29 pm

        Yes! They taste even better than the white variety, especially when roasted. I hope you will try this one!

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    2. Beth Neels

      January 25, 2019 at 10:04 am

      This recipe is so fun! I love the different colored cauliflowers! And you are right! They are just beautiful!

      ★★★★★

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      • Asian Caucasian

        January 25, 2019 at 2:28 pm

        Thanks, Beth! They taste a bit sweeter than the white variety as well!

        Reply
    3. Caroline

      January 24, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      I don't think I've seen such colorful cauliflower! Some but not all, but I might have to try to hunt further as they look so pretty. Like the sound of the sweet-spicy glaze as well.

      ★★★★★

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      • Asian Caucasian

        January 25, 2019 at 2:27 pm

        Some grocery stores carry them more often than others. I know Whole Foods does, but not all of the colored cauliflower. I tend to get mine more often at Kroger, if you have that store in your city.

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    4. Pam Greer

      January 24, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      I absolutely love all the flavors in this! I can think of lots of uses for that sauce!

      ★★★★★

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      • Asian Caucasian

        January 25, 2019 at 2:26 pm

        Yes, that sauce is divine! Thanks so much, Pam!

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    5. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      January 24, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      This is so pretty and too good to eat, I agree! I love the flavours with this so I'll be eating this at the weekend!

      ★★★★★

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      • Asian Caucasian

        January 25, 2019 at 2:24 pm

        Thanks, Amanda! It's so perfect when you see these beautiful cauliflower heads and create something magical!

        Reply

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