How to Cook Frozen Cauliflower (+ Recipe Ideas!)
Did you know it’s super easy to cook frozen cauliflower (and tasty, too) by roasting it?
Frozen veggies last a lot longer than fresh produce, and they’re just as nutritious. And roasting them gets them much crispier and more delicious than steaming or microwaving them!
(See also: How to Love Veggies)
Cauliflower especially is a super easy side dish with neutral flavor. It goes well with anything: salmon, chicken, tofu, other veggies, quinoa, you name it! You can even throw it in a taco (like my vegetarian jackfruit carnitas tacos!).
How to Roast Frozen Cauliflower
Roasting cauliflower from frozen doesn’t take much prep time. (And no, you don’t even have to thaw it – awesome, right?!)
Here are the main steps:
- Pull veggies from the freezer
- Toss with oil + seasoning (I also recommend adding a pinch of red pepper flakes & dried thyme)
- Roast them in the oven until slightly crispy
As for seasoning, you can use seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, or really any other spice! Because cauliflower has a pretty neutral flavor, it takes on the flavor of its seasonings and/or whatever it’s cooked with. That’s what makes it so versatile!
(Looking for another awesome cooking hack? Check out my favorite method for how to peel and seed a pomegranate!)
Recipe Ideas for Cauliflower
Here are some of my favorite recipes to eat with roasted cauliflower:
- Orange Ginger Salmon
- Mix & Match Pasta Dishes
- Tomato, Basil & Garlic Chicken
- Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
- Marinated Tofu
If you have a ricer, you can even make some cauliflower rice and enjoy it in stuffed peppers. Yum!
For more veggie recipes, check out these posts for instructions + inspiration:
- How to Roast Frozen Vegetables (+ Recipe Ideas!)
- How to Roast Frozen Broccoli
- 5 Ways to Encourage Infants to Eat More Vegetables
- How to Cook Frozen Brussels Sprouts
- How to Cook Frozen Asparagus
- Maple Cinnamon Roasted Veggies
- Garlic Herb Roasted Veggies
- Miso & Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- How to Cook Frozen Green Beans
And now, here’s the recipe/instructions for how to cook frozen cauliflower. Enjoy!
How to Roast Frozen Cauliflower
May 28, 2020
Here’s how to roast frozen cauliflower so it’s crispy and delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes Cook Time25 minutes Total Time30 minutes Yield 4-6 servings
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Ingredients:
- Frozen cauliflower (do not thaw!)
- Olive oil, as needed
- Desired seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
- Pinch of dried thyme (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Spread frozen cauliflower in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Do not thaw first!
- Drizzle veggies lightly with oil, then sprinkle with desired seasonings. Toss to coat.
- Roast veggies for 25 minutes, until fully heated and browned around the edges.
- Optional: squeeze lemon juice over veggies for extra freshness!
Did you make this recipe?
What’s your favorite dish to make with cauliflower? Let me know in the comments!