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Miso cauliflower in blue bowl with chopsticks, chilli flakes and coriander on the side.
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5 from 1 vote

Miso Cauliflower

Miso Cauliflower offers an umami taste sensation that will be lucky to make it to the dinner table it is just that delicious. An impressive dinner party side to fall in love with.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Capable Cooks, dairy-free, low carb, nut free, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 6 as a side*
Calories: 243kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg cauliflower or Romanesco (approximately 1 head of cauliflower 2.2 pounds)

For the marinade

  • 2 tbsps white miso paste
  • 2 tbsps MCT or neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tbsps rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (adjust to your liking)

For the vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup MCT or neutral oil
  • 3 tbsps rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 1 tbsps soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced

To garnish

  • ¼ cup coriander/cilantro roughly chopped
  • Pinch chili flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven 180F / 360C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Wash your cauliflower, cut off the stem and cut into small florets.
  • Add all the marinade ingredient to bowl and mix well to break up the miso and to combine.
  • Place the cauliflower florets and the marinade in a mixing bowl and toss until well coated.
  • Arrange in a lined baking tray and place in the middle part of your oven. Roast until well cooked and golden brown (approximately 30 minutes).
  • Add all the dressing ingredients to a glass jar, whisk to break up miso then shake well until emulsified.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  • Arrange cauliflower into a salad bowl or platter, drizzle over the dressing. Scatter the mint leaves and chilli flakes on top to garnish.

Notes

*These are small serves.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg