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    Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Indian Spices

    Posted: Mar 29, 2016 ยท Updated: Oct 18, 2021

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    Throw cauliflower and chickpeas together on a sheet pan with some Indian spices and watch magic happen in this recipe for Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Indian Spices. A vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free recipe.

    A glass bowl with Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas

    Cauliflower and chickpeas, chickpeas and cauliflower. Not only do these two ingredients make for a healthy, rather perfect, marriage, they also taste incredibly good together. Even better, they alliterate. ๐Ÿ™‚ And when you roast them together, that Vegan Pasta with Cauliflower and Chickpeas turns into powerful food alchemy.

    I roast cauliflower all the time for a side, and I roast chickpeas all the time for a snack, but throwing them together on the baking sheet and letting them turn all golden -- together -- was a bit of a revelation to me. A happy one. And one that's going to happen again and again in my kitchen.

    Close-up shot of cauliflower and chickpeas on a sheet pan

    Like most roasted vegetables, there are all sorts of flavors you can try with your Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas. But my favorite, hands down, has got to be this mix of Indian spices that makes an already gorgeous dish absolutely divine.

    This is an incredibly simple dish. Separate your cauliflower into florets, drain your chickpeas, toss everything with the spices, and roast. I hate those recipes that ask you to stir chickpeas in the oven ever so often because, honestly, who enjoys standing over a hot oven, stirring? That horrid witch from Hansel and Gretel, perhaps, but not me. With this one, you have to stir just once -- once, I promise -- and your cauliflower and your chickpeas will thank you for it.

    Grab your oven mitts, then, and let's get roasting. This one's a keeper.

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    Cauliflower and chickpeas roasting with Indian spices on a sheet pan
    A bowl of roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Indian Spices. Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free.
    Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Indian Spices

    Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas

    A tasty side dish of Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas tossed with a few simple Indian spices like coriander, cumin and garam masala.
    4.98 from 36 votes
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    Course: Side
    Cuisine: Fusion American Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 40 mins
    Total Time: 50 mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 267kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 1 large head of cauliflower, trimmed and separated into florets
    • 2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, drained if canned
    • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 2 teaspoon garam masala
    • ยฝ teaspoon onion powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon ginger powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon turmeric
    • ยฝ teaspoon red chili powder
    • 2 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • 5 spring onions or scallions, green and white parts finely chopped.
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    • In a bowl, or on a foil-lined baking sheet, toss together all of the powdered spices, oil, salt, pepper, cauliflower and chickpeas.
    • Spread the cauliflower and chickpeas evenly in a single layer of the sheet. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet or the vegetables won't roast, they'll steam.
    • Bake for 40 minutes, stirring once, halfway through, to ensure the chickpeas and cauliflower get roasted evenly.
    • Garnish with the spring onions and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 44.6g | Protein: 14.2g | Fat: 4.8g | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 13.4g | Sugar: 8.7g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 36.3mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4.7mg
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    I cook and eat simple, tasty and nutritious plant-based food in my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. Read more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Sally

      January 06, 2022 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      We loved roasted cauliflower in any form--but this recipe with the chick peas is the best!

      Reply
    2. Lindsay

      March 19, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      I wanted to make a main dish so when it was done roasting I put the cauliflower and chickpea mixture over brown basmati and put some tofu on top. Served with a green salad. Easy and delicious!

      Reply
    3. Har

      January 05, 2021 at 9:36 am

      Hi
      Can i roast this in an air fryer ? Should the chickpeas be crunchy or just roasted enough to eat?

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        January 05, 2021 at 4:12 pm

        They shouldn't be super crunchy but should have a bit of a crunchy bite. And yes, air frying would be great.

        Reply
    4. Lauren G

      March 25, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      Wow, definitely bookmarking this recipe! So easy and delicious! I'm not even vegan ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    5. Liz

      January 18, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      This looks delicious! What would you serve with it?

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        January 21, 2020 at 4:03 pm

        It would go with anything -- put it in a wrap, on salads, or serve as a side with a burger or sandwich. I'd even serve this with an Indian style dal and rice.

        Reply
    6. Mary Doris

      June 10, 2019 at 7:24 am

      Can this be eaten cold? It sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        June 10, 2019 at 10:22 am

        At room temperature would be fine!

        Reply
    7. Donna

      November 09, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      I just discovered your site. The recipes look amazing! I'm going to make this tonight. Thank you! Cheers!

      Reply
    8. Joe & Wendy Atinsky

      October 06, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      My wife and I are going to bring this allergy friendly recipe to share at our life group. Thank you!

      Reply
    9. Lily

      May 17, 2017 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      This was SO good. My teens just gobbled it up. I will be making this again and again. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    10. ydelle

      October 06, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      this is very good but too heavily spiced what kind of dressing would you use to top this to cool it down ?

      Reply
      • Sarah

        January 12, 2020 at 11:59 am

        I use yoghurt and marinade it for a couple of hours first...also fresh ginger garlic and coriander stems...

        Reply
    11. Molly

      September 06, 2016 at 4:15 am

      This was DELICIOUS!!! Thank you so much!

      Reply
    12. Nancy

      May 30, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Can I use frozen cauliflower? I've got some to use up!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        May 31, 2016 at 12:01 pm

        I would say yes for a curry or a stir-fry, but perhaps not for roasting.

        Reply
    13. Kelly

      April 07, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      I just made this! Very good!!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        April 07, 2016 at 2:11 pm

        Kelly, that's awesome. Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    14. Karla

      April 02, 2016 at 2:47 pm

      Can't wait to try this! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    15. margaret van haren

      April 01, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      I am a huge fan of your website and your recipes. I have been using them for long time now. I tries to comment already multiple times, but the messages were rejected. I hope this time will receive the mail.
      Please keep up the awesome website!! And thank you so much.
      Margaret, Kitchener, Ontario, canada

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      • Vaishali

        April 01, 2016 at 8:00 pm

        Hi Margaret, thanks for your kind words! I am sorry you've had trouble posting comments-- I will look into what could be going on. And I am so happy you finally posted a comment, because you made me very happy. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    16. Leslie Grabowski

      March 29, 2016 at 9:13 am

      Oops, wrong word! "This wonder food, chock full of powerful carcinogens..." Carcinogens are substances involved in CAUSING cancer. I know you didn't mean that. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        March 29, 2016 at 9:58 am

        Oops, yes, big typo. ๐Ÿ™‚ Corrected.

        Reply
      • Tammy

        October 17, 2019 at 3:46 pm

        5 stars
        I love this recipe!! So thrilled I had all the spices on hand to make my very own garam masala!!

        Reply

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