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    Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice

    April 27, 2022 By Rene 15 Comments

    This Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice is the perfect veggie side dish. The rice is rich & filled with flavor. The cauliflower is perfectly crispy!

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    This Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice is the perfect veggie side dish. The rice is rich & filled with flavor. The cauliflower is perfectly crispy | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #redcurry #veggiesidedish

    I am BEYOND obsessed with this recipe! The rice is cooked with bell peppers, red curry paste and coconut milk - this is what makes it super rich and creamy. The cauliflower is tossed in spices and roasted until crispy. It is just such an incredible flavor combo that you can serve along your favorite tofu recipe for a full meal!

    How to make red curry rice

    The idea to make this red curry rice came to me one day when I was craving coconut rice - you can get that recipe here - but wanted a little zing. And from there, this rice recipe was born. I couldn't just leave it at red curry though. I wanted to make this rice not only delicious, but filling. So I loaded it up with bell peppers, garlic and shallots. Those sneaky veggies add some bulk to the rice and make it super yummy.

    Start out by cooking down the veggies in some oil. Add in the red curry paste & garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in the dry rice, coconut milk, soy sauce and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and lower the heat. Let this sit until all of the liquid is absorbed.

    Right before serving, add some lime fresh lime juice and fluff with a fork.

    This Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice is the perfect veggie side dish. The rice is rich & filled with flavor. The cauliflower is perfectly crispy | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #redcurry #veggiesidedish

    How to make crispy cauliflower

    The cauliflower in this recipe is perfectly crispy and has a hint of heat. Cut a head of cauliflower into florets and place it on a baking sheet with olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Give everything a good toss and bake in the oven at 425 for 15 minutes. Flip and bake again for another 10-15 minutes.

    Once the cauliflower is cooked to your liking - I personally love those crispy dark bits on mine - pull it out of the oven.

    This Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice is the perfect veggie side dish. The rice is rich & filled with flavor. The cauliflower is perfectly crispy | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #redcurry #veggiesidedish

    How to serve Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice

    I like to serve this on a platter - family-style. Spread the rice out on the platter and layer the crispy cauliflower on top. I served mine with a mustard tahini sauce (see the recipe notes), fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

    I would serve this with tofu - like my Spicy Popcorn Nuggets, or tempeh - like my Hoisin Tempeh. You could also add some spinach and crispy chickpeas to make bowls.

    This Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice is the perfect veggie side dish. The rice is rich & filled with flavor. The cauliflower is perfectly crispy | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #redcurry #veggiesidedish

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Red Curry Noodle Soup
    • Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
    • Acorn Squash Curry with Lentils & Roasted Chickpeas
    • Eggplant Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
    • Red Curry Chickpea Burgers with Tahini Slaw
    This Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice is the perfect veggie side dish. The rice is rich & filled with flavor. The cauliflower is perfectly crispy | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #redcurry #veggiesidedish
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    5 from 11 votes

    Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice

    This Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice is the perfect veggie side dish. The rice is rich & filled with the flavor. The cauliflower is perfectly crispy!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine thai
    Keyword cauliflower, coconut rice, red curry, rice, side, side dish
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 318kcal

    Ingredients

    FOR THE RED CURRY RICE

    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
    • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
    • 1 shallot finely diced
    • 3 cloves garlic finely diced
    • 1-3 tablespoons red curry paste to taste
    • 1 cup white rice dry
    • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 cup coconut milk from a can
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ lime juiced

    FOR THE CAULIFLOWER

    • 1 head cauliflower cut in florets
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    FOR SERVING

    • cilantro
    • lime wedges
    • tahini sauce see notes

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and shallot. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the veggies start to get tender. Add the garlic & red curry paste and cook for another minute. Pour in the rice, soy sauce, coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, cover and lower heat. Simmer until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Right before serving, add the lime juice and fluff with a fork.
    • Add all of the cauliflower ingredients to the baking sheet and toss to coat. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Flip cauliflower and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until it is as crispy as you like it. Remove from the oven.
    • To serve, spread the rice out on a platter and top with the cauliflower. Top with tahini sauce (see notes for recipe) and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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    Notes

    For the tahini sauce: Combine ½ cup tahini, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons mustard, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, lemon juice (to taste) and pepper (to taste) in a bowl. Stir to combine, adding water as needed. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 2mg
    This Roasted Cauliflower with Red Curry Rice is the perfect veggie side dish. The rice is rich & filled with flavor. The cauliflower is perfectly crispy | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #redcurry #veggiesidedish
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    Comments

    1. Sarah

      January 05, 2023 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      This is so great! I made it as is but will definitely add chickpeas next time. Oh, I used brown rice but it worked fine. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but it doesn’t even need the tahini sauce! Don’t believe I’ve ever made that call before!

      Reply
    2. Megan Bryant

      October 13, 2022 at 4:53 pm

      Hi, I'd love to make this dish it looks delicious. I was wondering what type of mustard do you use for the tahini sauce?

      Reply
    3. Ronnie

      July 10, 2022 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      This is an amazing recipe! I added a small can of chickpeas also and cilantro to the Tahini sauce…I will make again and again!❤️

      Reply
      • Rene

        July 12, 2022 at 2:13 pm

        Thanks so much Ronnie!

        Reply
        • Shauna

          December 02, 2022 at 10:52 am

          5 stars
          This is one of the best meals we’ve had in a while! The whole family loved it, even my picky toddler. I added chickpeas to the rice, and used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce due to my son’s soy allergy. I wasn’t sure what kind of mustard to use in the tahini sauce, so I went with Dijon and it was great! This will be a go-to for sure.

          Reply
          • Rene

            December 04, 2022 at 6:44 pm

            So glad everyone liked it!

            Reply
    4. @sasobenjay

      May 22, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe,and I will be doing it again and again.....😇😇😁😁

      Reply
      • Rene

        June 01, 2022 at 1:05 pm

        Thanks so much!!!

        Reply
      • Olivia

        June 21, 2022 at 9:47 am

        Wow. This was so good. It's the perfect creamy, filling and nutritious comfort food. I added chick peas to make this our main course. Even my super picky kids gobbled it up!

        Reply
        • Rene

          June 21, 2022 at 11:02 am

          Yay! Love the addition of chickpeas!

          Reply
    5. Lisa

      May 16, 2022 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good! Never having worked with tahini before I may have messed up the drizzle because it was so thick! The taste however, delicious 🙂 great recipe!

      Reply
    6. Laura

      May 02, 2022 at 5:29 pm

      How long approximately for the liquid to be absorbed for the rice?

      Reply
      • Rene

        May 06, 2022 at 9:52 am

        It should take 15-20 minutes.

        Reply
    7. Bradley Priestman

      April 27, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      This sounds amazing. What type and how much rice do you use?

      Reply
      • Rene

        April 28, 2022 at 7:38 am

        Totally forgot to add that - but I updated the recipe. Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply

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