Tandoori Roasted Cauliflower Dip Recipe

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This Tandoori Roasted Cauliflower dip is a flavorful creamy vegetable dip that is perfect for snacking, appetizers, or small plates. Greek yogurt, homemade tandoori seasoning, roasted cauliflower, and parmesan make this dip filling and healthy!

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Typical Cotter moment. My brain —> “AHHH I need to write the post for this Tandoori Roasted Cauliflower Dip but have no time.” I mean, I have time but ya’ll, I am the slowest WRITER in the world. Plus, I’m pretty sure most of my readers skip to the recipe anyway. Ha! It’s okay, we’re all hungry. I get it.

So instead of trying to sound like I am super planner and have it all together, I’m just gonna wing it. Which is exactly what I did for thisRoasted Cauliflower Veggie Dip anyway.

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You see, I have a major love for roasted vegetables, or what the Kiwi calls “roasties.” I do not, however, like plain old veggies. We are not creatures of habit here. Hence the “winging it” story I am about to tell you.

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Picture this.
Me…. “Hmmm… I should really go to the store. We have nothing! Oh wait, I have so much cauliflower. What can I do with this besides make roasted cauliflower again? And I need to make something for dinner and lunch prep for the husband. I’m so behind in my life agenda.”

Haha, first world problems.

Me again… “Okay I’ll just throw some spices and oil on the cauliflower and roast it, then go from there.”

And that is what I did. I looked in my spice cabinet and spiced all the right spices to make my own tandoori spice.

paprika
turmeric
garlic powder
ground nutmeg and cloves
cayenne pepper
ginger
ground coriander
cumin

Side note: Seasonedcauliflower in any form is just amazing.Okay back to the story.

I mixed the Indian spices all that together, tossed with the cauliflower and olive oil, add a squeeze of lemon, and bam… Tandoori spiced roasted cauliflower.

But wait, it gets better. This is where I start to get creative.

Me … “Okay Lindsay, you have vegetables. Nice job. But no protein to add for dinner.”

Nerdy Nutrition Tip orTandoori Roasted Cauliflower Dip:

Did you know that these indian spices help Increase vitamin, mineral, and protein absorption? Perfect because we paired it with protein rich yogurt!
Did you know that cauliflower (roasted cauliflower or raw) contains a high amount of Vitamin K.Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin, meaning it is absorbed in the intestines along with fat, another reason why roasted cauliflower with avocado oil or even coconut oil is beneficial!

Tandoori Roasted Cauliflower Dip

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Author: Lindsay Cotter
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

Tandoori Roasted Cauliflower dip is a flavorful creamy vegetable dip that is perfect for snacking, appetizers, or small plates. Greek yogurt, homemade tandoori seasoning, roasted cauliflower, and parmesan make this dip filling and healthy!

Ingredients

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For the Homemade Tandoori Seasoning/Rub:

1.5 tablespoons paprika or smoked paprika
½ tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg and cloves, each.
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground coriander
pinch of coconut sugar (optional)
ground black pepper and fine sea salt to taste

For the Roasted Cauliflower Dip:

1 lbs cauliflower florets
¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil (divided)
1–2 tablespoon of the homemade tandoori seasoning (above)
1 cup Greek yogurt – 2% or full fat (see notes for dairy free option)
½ tsp onion powder
⅓ c torn fresh Cilantro
1 tbsp Lemon juice
3 tbsp grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast
optional ½ tsp garlic, minced
salt/pepper to taste
Extra Cilantro to garnish
Fresh lemon slices to garnish
Serve with raw vegetables, roasted nuts, gluten free chips or crackers, olives, etc.

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F.
In a small bowl, mix together your tandoori spices. Set aside. (Makes a little less than ¼ c)
Toss cauliflower florets in 2 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoon of your tandoori seasoning.
Spread the spiced/oiled cauliflower on a baking sheet and place in oven.
Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes. Remove and let cool. Once cooled, prepare your dip.

For the Dip:

In a food processor or blender, place 2 cups of your tandoori roasted cauliflower, 1 cup Greek yogurt (2% or full fat), a pinch of sea Salt and Pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon more of your tandoori seasoning, ⅓ c fresh cilantro, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Blend together until a thick mixture is formed.
Next add 3 tablespoon (grated) parmesan or nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Turn food processor on low.
While food processor is on low, add in 1 more tablespoon of olive oil and optional garlic. Let it run until a creamy dip is formed. You might have to stop and scrap the side a bit between each blend.
Pour into a small bowl. Garnish with a olive oil, lemon, extra salt/pepper if needed, and cilantro.
Serve with veggies, GF crackers, gluten free naan bread, etc.

Notes

If you need a dairy free option, replace Greek yogurt with plain non dairy yogurt or vegan sour cream, or even cultured organic tofu (if you can tolerate soy).

You will have extra tandoori spices, which you can use on other dishes right away or store in airtight container.
The dip keeps well in fridge for up to 5 days.

Estimated Nutrition based on using 2% fat Greek yogurt.