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    Nov 2, 2014 · Modified: Mar 3, 2017 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

    Salt and vinegar roasted cauliflower

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    Total time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2
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    Salt and vinegar roasted cauliflower - a super healthy, low carb snack that's just as tasty as greasy salt and vinegar crisps!

    You know those really healthy snacks that people claim are sooooo delicious, when really they just taste like cardboard, or a stick, or a bowlful of gruel?

    This is totally not like that. Roasted cauliflower is low carb and low calorie, buuuut it also tastes amazing - and I am not generally one to enjoy healthy alternatives to not-so-healthy dishes. I usually prefer the not-so-healthy version (as I'm sure most people do) - but this salt and vinegar roasted cauliflower definitely holds its own against a bag of greasy salt and vinegar crisps.

    In fact, I really shouldn't even be comparing the two, because rather than viewing this roasted cauliflower as a low carb alternative to crisps, I want you to recognise it as an amazing snack in its own right... can you tell I'm passionate about this cauliflower?

    Salt and vinegar roasted cauliflower - a super healthy, low carb snack that's just as tasty as greasy salt and vinegar crisps!

    I actually used to name cauliflower as one of the two vegetables that I really couldn’t stand. Whilst I still avoid peas wherever possible, roasting honestly transforms cauliflower from a bland, watery vegetable to something that I would quite happily snack on all day long!

    For a lot of people, roasting isn’t a cooking method that often springs to mind for cauliflower, but it works unbelievably well. The very edges of the florets crisp up slightly and the undersides become nice and caramelised. It bears no relation at all to the soggy vegetable I was used to.

    And of course, if you're not feeling the whole 'snacking on cauliflower' thing, roasted cauliflower also works really well as a side dish for a roast dinner (perhaps without the vinegar!).

    Salt and vinegar roasted cauliflower - a super healthy, low carb snack that's just as tasty as greasy salt and vinegar crisps!

    Since cauliflower has a fairly mild flavour, it’s great for dressing up with whatever flavours you fancy. Try sprinkling it with your favourite herbs and spices before roasting to give any number of flavour combinations (my favourite spice, smoked paprika, would work really well!). Make sure you share your favourites with me!

    Salt and vinegar roasted cauliflower - a super healthy, low carb snack that's just as tasty as greasy salt and vinegar crisps!

    Salt and vinegar roasted cauliflower

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    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories:
    Author: Becca Heyes

    Ingredients

    • 1 head cauliflower
    • 1 tablespoon oil or spray oil
    • 1 tablespoon malt vinegar
    • Salt
    • Black pepper

    Instructions

    • Remove the leaves and the base of the stalk from the cauliflower, and separate the head into bite-sized florets (cut any large florets in half). Toss the cauliflower in the oil and vinegar, and lay out in a single layer on a baking tray. Sprinkle with a little salt and black pepper, and roast for around 25 minutes at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F), until slightly crispy. Add more salt and vinegar to taste, and serve warm or cold.

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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    Salt and vinegar roasted cauliflower - a super healthy, low carb snack that's just as tasty as greasy salt and vinegar crisps!

     Are you a fan of roasted cauliflower? Try my low-carb cauliflower pizza!

    Cauliflower pizza

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    1. Gabi Rupp says

      July 26, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      I've stumbled over your gorgeous recipe and love it! We just can't have enough cauliflower recipes. Yes for me smoked paprika would probably also be my favorite seasoning.5 stars

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 29, 2018 at 2:07 pm

        Thanks Gabi, hope you enjoy it! :)

        Reply
    2. Spalady says

      August 21, 2015 at 2:51 am

      I lined my baking sheet with foil, then tossed half way thru baking. Served it with marinara sauce and meatballs. Very tasty.

      Reply
      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        August 23, 2015 at 9:13 am

        Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! :)

        Reply
    3. sbobet says

      June 08, 2015 at 4:20 am

      CAULIFLOWER PIZZA!!, That food is very interested and look so very hungry.

      Reply
    4. Ginnie says

      January 05, 2015 at 12:26 am

      I'm learning to eat a lot of vegetables that I thought I didn't like. Roasting and seasoning them makes such a difference. I love balsamic, but I will try this. BTW, you are one of the only Brits I know who admits to not liking peas! My British partner will put them in anything! He's pea crazy!

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        January 05, 2015 at 8:46 am

        Haha! Yeah we do eat a lot of peas in the UK, I just really can't stand the texture!! :P

        Reply
    5. janet @ the taste space says

      December 02, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      Woah, what a great idea. I love roasted cauliflower but never though to make it like this. Totally trying this out with my next cauliflower. :)

      Reply
    6. KalynsKitchen says

      December 02, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Good morning! Just letting you know that I featured this recipe in my 25 Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Recipes Round-Up from November 2015. Hope a lot of my readers will come over here and try it!

      Reply
      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        December 02, 2014 at 4:00 pm

        Thanks Kalyn! :)

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    7. KalynsKitchen says

      November 05, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      OMG. Have I mentioned recently how brilliant you are?

      Reply
      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        November 05, 2014 at 2:57 pm

        lol!!! No but I'll take that one! :D

        Reply
    8. Sue says

      November 04, 2014 at 7:27 am

      Becca, this is unbelievably delicious! Thanks for posting. I had a third of an enormous cauli to finish and saw your recipe pop up - perfect timing. Also tossed some asparagus with basalmic vinegar and a bit of olive oil and roasted that at the same time to make use of the oven heat. if you are looking for other cauli ideas, Jamie O has an excellent recipe for cauli risotto with a chilli pangrattata (not sure if that's one word or two!). Not exactly low-cal or carb free, but damn fine nonetheless.

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