This Chili Cauliflower Mix delivers a bold and zesty flavor profile, making it a perfect keto side dish for spicy food lovers. Roasted at high heat to crisp-tender perfection, this recipe blends chili heat, garlic, lime, and fresh herbs into a fiber-rich, low-carb experience you’ll crave again and again.
🌶 Why Cauliflower is a Keto Favorite
Cauliflower is a keto staple due to its versatility, mild flavor, and nutritional profile. According to the USDA, 1 cup of cauliflower contains just 3g net carbs and provides vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants. It's also a great substitute for higher-carb foods like rice or potatoes.
The addition of lime juice and chili sauce gives this dish a unique Southeast Asian twist, while garlic and olive oil round out the healthy fat profile.
Quick Recipe Snapshot:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Net Carbs: 4g per serving
🔥 Chili Cauliflower Mix Recipe
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (sugar-free preferred)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cauliflower head, cut into florets
- 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👨🍳 Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the chili sauce, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss until thoroughly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden at the edges.
- Divide between plates and serve hot.
🍴 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 271
- Fats: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 7g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Protein: 7g
🌟 Keto Tip
If you're avoiding store-bought sweet chili sauce due to added sugars, make your own using erythritol, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and water. Homemade sauces offer more control and keep your carbs ultra-low.
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