“I never run out of ideas for making interesting side dishes to enjoy alongside meat or fish. I love vegetables and believe its where you can get really creative. It’s also where most of your daily allocated carbs should be coming from. More so, this is where your fibre comes from. Here, I coat cauliflower florets in a spicy Cajun spice mix and roast them until done. To add additional flavour and a creamy mouthfeel, I drizzle over a mix of double cream and sour cream before cooking for a few more minutes. This Cajun cauliflower side dish is so packed with flavour and spice, I advise it’s served alongside simple roasted chicken thighs or pork chops.” – Monya
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Cauliflower, often referred to as the “chameleon” of vegetables, boasts an array of nutritional benefits that make it a standout choice for those following the keto diet. This cruciferous powerhouse is not only low in carbohydrates but also packs a punch of vitamins, minerals, and fibre.
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One of the primary advantages of cauliflower is its low carb content, making it an excellent choice for keto enthusiasts looking to maintain ketosis. It is also a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate. Furthermore, it contains antioxidants like sulforaphane, which may have anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting properties.
To elevate the taste of cauliflower, consider roasting it with Cajun spices and melted cheese. This flavourful combination adds a zesty kick to the mild cauliflower taste. Cajun spice is known for its bold flavour and can transform a cruciferous vegetable like cauliflower into a spicy delight. The addition of melted cheese provides healthy fats, further supporting the high-fat, low-carb requirements of the keto diet.
This yummy side dish is a win-win for both those that appreciate big flavour and nutrition.
It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Cajun Cauliflower Bake dish, as well as all the Side dishes on Fats of Life®.
Cajun Cauliflower Bake
Per serving
Ingredients
- 450 g (15.9 oz) cauliflower florets
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Cajun spice mix
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- salt and white pepper
- 3 TB olive oil
- 40 g (1.4 oz) double cream
- 40 g (1.4 oz) sour cream
- 40 g (1.4 oz) full-fat strong Cheddar cheese, grated
- chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven). This is 200°C for conventional ovens (or 400°F / gas mark 6).
- Trim the cauliflower into smaller, even-sized florets.
- Place into a large bowl and add the garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun spice, cayenne pepper, salt and white pepper. Drizzle over the olive oil.
- Use a silicon spatula (or simply get stuck in with clean hands) and mix well to combine, ensuring all the florets are evenly-coated in the spices and oil. Spread out onto a tray.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. The cauliflower should be cooked through sufficiently, but this will depend on how small you trimmed the florets, so its best to check at 20 min.
- Remove the tray and use a large spoon to transfer the cooked cauliflower to a suitably sized oven proof baking dish. Do not turn the oven off.
- Combine the double cream and sour cream together in a little bowl and pour it over the cauliflower.
- Cover with the grated cheese and return to the oven for 5-6 minutes.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley. (Drizzle over a little more sour cream if you feel it needs it. This also helps bring down the heat a little.)
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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Nutritional Information per servingCalories 246Kcal / 1029kJ
Fat 22g
Carbohydrates 4.7g
Protein 7.3g
Allergens
Milk
Eggs (may be found in some brands of sour cream - check label)
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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.
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Drop me a line if you have any questions or comments about this recipe. I will do my best to reply as soon as possible! Monya xxx