Jamie Oliver Cauliflower Tray Bake
Jamie Oliver’s Cauliflower Tray Bake is a roasted vegetable dish where cauliflower florets are seasoned with herbs, spices, and olive oil, then cooked in the oven until golden and tender. It’s a simple, rustic recipe that highlights the natural flavour of cauliflower in a wholesome and fuss-free way.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
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- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
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- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
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- 1 teaspoon paprika
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- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
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- 1 lemon (zest + juice)
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- Salt and pepper to taste
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- Optional: Grated Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, or chickpeas
Instructions
Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) so it’s hot enough to crisp the cauliflower.
Cut the cauliflower into even florets and place them on a baking tray.
Drizzle with olive oil, add garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat all the pieces evenly.
If using cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, or Parmesan, add them now for extra flavour and texture.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and slightly crisp around the edges.
Squeeze lemon juice over the hot tray bake and sprinkle lemon zest before serving.
Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/cauliflower-tray-bake/