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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Avocado Lime Dip

Crackly roasted cauliflower florets dusted with chili-lime spice, served with a whipped avocado dip and a shower of toasted sunflower seeds.

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Avocado Lime Dip

Total

55 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cut into florets cauliflower
  • 3 tbsp divided avocado oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 zested and juiced, divided lime
  • 2 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 minced jalapeno
  • 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425F and line a sheet pan.

  2. 2

    Toss cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, lime zest, and 1 tsp salt until every crevice is coated.

  3. 3

    Roast 30 minutes, flipping once, until edges are deeply charred and crisp.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, blend avocado, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and water until completely smooth and fluffy.

  5. 5

    Crisp the cauliflower 5 additional minutes under the broiler, watching closely.

  6. 6

    Pile cauliflower on a platter, drizzle and dollop with the avocado dip, and finish with toasted sunflower seeds and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

340

17% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein8 g
Carbohydrate18 g
Fat28 g
Fiber10 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium620 mg

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