Roasted Spiced Cauliflower with Almonds

1. Prepare Spices and Preheat Oven

Use a knife or mortar and pestle to crush ¾ teaspoon of whole cumin, ¾ teaspoon of whole coriander seeds, and ½ teaspoon of whole brown mustard seeds. Preheat your oven to 425°F.

2. Coat Cauliflower with Oil and Spices

Place the cauliflower florets on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle them with 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Add the crushed spice mixture to the cauliflower and toss to coat evenly. Spread the florets in a single layer on the baking sheet.

3. Roast Cauliflower

Roast the spiced cauliflower in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then remove the baking sheet, stir the cauliflower to ensure even browning, and return it to the oven to roast for another 10 minutes.

4. Add Almonds and Finish Roasting

Scatter 2 tablespoons of sliced almonds over the cauliflower and stir them in. Roast for an additional 5 minutes until the cauliflower is browned and softened, and the almonds are toasted.