Roasted Cauliflower and Cumin-Spiced Sweet Potato Bowl
A vibrant Whole30 bowl combining roasted cauliflower florets and cumin-spiced sweet potato cubes with fresh herbs and a citrus dressing for a satisfying plant-based meal. This Middle Eastern-inspired Whole30 recipe (vegan), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs cauliflower florets, sweet potato, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potato
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove minced garlic
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 4 cups cauliflower florets and 2 diced medium sweet potatoes with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated. Spread on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
- Step 2: Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden brown on the edges.
- Step 3: While roasting, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl to make a citrus dressing.
- Step 4: Remove vegetables from oven and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle the citrus dressing over the warm vegetables and toss gently to combine.
- Step 5: Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm as a colorful Whole30-friendly bowl.









