I love getting creative with the bounty of gorgeous cauliflower from the farm, but most of all, I savor getting a good, dark roast on it and tossing it up with some Indian spices. The goal of this curry roasted cauliflower is not to punch with heat but to create a warm glow. The key to that is balance.

In this vegetarian recipe, sweet raisins, toasted crunchy nuts and piquant cilantro all mellow the heat to a low simmer and wed perfectly with the char of well-roasted cauliflower.

Curry can be made in all different manners, but using a good-quality curry powder with coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, cumin, mustard seed, black pepper and cayenne makes this a quick dish packed with flavor. It also offers the kind of warmth that will bring a healthy flush to your cheeks.

Why you should consider this recipe as a vegan date night dish

Cauliflower is definitely a nutritional powerhouse, but I’m not going to sell you on its aphrodisiac qualities. t is not the sexiest vegetable. However, it should be mentioned that cauliflower is a source of vitamins C & K, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber and vitamin B6.

So what makes this a date night recipe?

It’s the turmeric’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities, plus its proven ability to boost testosterone production and fenugreek’s reported estrogen-like effects, which may increase women’s sex drive, that make this dish an aphrodisiac star.

Curry Roasted Cauliflower with Golden Raisins, Almonds and Cilantro

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A warming and fragrant cauliflower dish, this works well with rice as a vegan meal. Or use it as a side to spice up grilled or roasted meats. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Dish Type Side Dish

Cooking Style Easy, vegan

Diet and Health Healthy

Seasonal winter

Ingredient cauliflower

Servings 4 servings

Author Diane Brown

Ingredients

• 1 large head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
• 1 tbsp good-quality prepared curry powder
• Olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

• Heat an oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and pile cauliflower on it, seasoning with curry powder and generous olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Toss it all together, then roast in the oven, turning occasionally, until the cauliflower caramelizes and turns deep brown.
• Remove from oven when cauliflower is cooked through, tender and a rich golden brown.
• Toss with the almonds and raisins, then top with cilantro to serve. Serve with Basmati or brown rice for a complete meal or serve as a side dish. 

For more of Diane’s aphrodisiac recipes, get her cookbook, The Seduction Cookbook: culinary creations for lovers.

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Diane Brown

Diane Brown is the author of The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations For Lovers, (Innova Publishing 2005). She is a personal chef as well as a freelance food writer. Her work has appeared in publications including Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Sunset, Veggie Life, Chile Pepper and Wine Enthusiast. She has taught aphrodisiac cooking both in person and on tv and radio, including appearances on The Other Half, Fox News “Ask the Expert” and Leeza at Night. A champion of CSA's, Diane writes the blog Family Farm Box, where she showcases the use of local, fresh produce.

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