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Erin Lynch

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March 8, 2025

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4.96 from 63 votes

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Miso Cauliflower is a delicious and healthy side dish. Cauliflower is tossed in a glaze of miso, soy and red pepper flakes then roasted until perfectly browned and crisp. (Vegan + Gluten Free)

Prepared miso cauliflower in serving bowl with lime wedges and cilantro.

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Veggies often take a backseat the the main entree.

But, how about let’s make cauliflower the star of the show tonight?

I tossed these beautiful florets in a glaze of buttery, salty, umami filled miso, that was thinned out a bit with a little soy sauce and grapeseed oil.

I also threw in some red pepper flakes for good measure. I was looking for that perfect blend of salty, sweet, spicy.

To give it a bit of freshness at the end, I tossed in some fresh chopped cilantro and finished it with a squeeze of lime juice.

Who knew that a vegetable could be so exciting!

This miso baked cauliflower is totally vegan and gluten-free. It would make a perfect side dish. Or, you can follow my lead, and just eat the entire plate and call it dinner.

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This was such a great quick and easy side dish to make! I served it as a side dish with burgers and it was a great way to use a cauliflower that might have gone to waste!! Will definitely be adding this recipe into my regular rotation.

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Tamara

Ingredients needed

Ingredients for miso cauliflower on counter.
  • Cauliflower – You’ll want one large head of cauliflower for this recipe. Or, take a shortcut and use precut cauliflower florets.
  • White Miso Paste – You can also use red miso, but white miso has a more delicate flavor.
  • Grapeseed Oil – Or, vegetable, canola or avocado oil.
  • Soy Sauce – Or, tamari.
  • Rice Wine Vinegar
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Lime Wedges

How to make it

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
  • For easy cleanup, line your baking sheet with tin foil, parchment paper, or a silpat.
  • Combine the miso, oil, soy sauce, vinegar and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine.
  • Toss the cauliflower with the miso mixture and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast for 25-30 minutes, until well browned.
  • Toss with fresh cilantro and serve immediately, with lime wedges.
Miso glaze whisked together in bowl.
Cauliflower spread on baking sheet.
Miso baked cauliflower in bowl.

How to store miso

  • Though it’s not necessary if your miso is shelf stable, I store my miso in the refrigerator. Its flavor will remain consistent for up to one year, but miso does not go bad. Instead, its flavor may change slightly over time, and become more concentrated.

With this recipe, you’ll have plenty of miso leftover. So, be sure to try one of my other miso recipes too. โฌ‡๏ธ โฌ‡๏ธ โฌ‡๏ธ

More miso recipes

  • Miso Chicken
  • Miso Pasta
  • Sheet Pan Miso Salmon and Vegetables
  • Miso Mashed Potatoes
Prepared miso cauliflower in serving bowl.

More roasted vegetable recipes

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Miso Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Miso Cauliflower is a buttery, umami-filled delicious and healthy side dish. Cauliflower is tossed in a glaze of miso, soy and red pepper flakes and roasted until perfectly browned and crisp. {Vegan + Gluten Free}
4.96 from 63 votes
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Serves 4 servings
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower (cut into small florets)
  • 2 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with a silpator tin foil, if using foil, spray lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Combine the miso, oil, soy sauce, vinegar and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine.
  • Toss the cauliflower with the miso mixture and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast for 25-30 minutes, until well browned. Toss with fresh cilantro and serve immediately, with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 69.3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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This post was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2023 to update the content and photographs and add a video. The miso glazed cauliflower recipe remains the same. Enjoy! 

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61 responses

  1. Meredith {MarthaChartreuse}
    November 5, 2015

    This seems like such a comforting recipe. For low-key nights I have a tendency to roast a cauliflower for dinner. This is a great way to jazz that up!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      November 6, 2015

      You are SO healthy Meredith – For low key nights, I tend to order pizza! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  2. Rachel Lloyd
    November 5, 2015

    I love miso AND cauliflower. This is such a great idea. You are right, cauliflower is everywhere right now!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      November 6, 2015

      Thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  3. Mary ellen @ Pรขte ร  Chew
    November 5, 2015

    This sounds amazing, roasted cauliflower is one of my favorites!!

    Reply
  4. Shelly
    November 5, 2015

    This dish looks delicious. I love roasting vegetables and the combination of flavors in this dish sounds amazing. I’m going to have to make this recipe for my family soon.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      November 6, 2015

      Thanks Shelly! I’m on a miso kick lately!

      Reply
  5. Pech
    November 5, 2015

    Roasted vegetables are my fave easy dinner now that it’s cool enough to start using the oven after this hot spring summer and even early fall… I love how the oven both softens and crisps edges of the Cauliflower!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      November 6, 2015

      I agree Pech – Veggies are totally transformed in the oven! Roasting is my favorite way to prepare them.

      Reply
  6. Kim – Liv Life
    November 6, 2015

    Cauliflower is always a hit with my family and I’m always on the lookout for something that isn’t “so boring mom….”. I think I”ve just found it!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      November 6, 2015

      Kim – I hope the kiddos love it! Maybe just leave out the red pepper flakes if they’re not into spicy.

      Reply
  7. Kristina
    November 6, 2015

    I had roasted cauliflower for lunch yesterday, and ended up dipping it in a miso sauce. I cannot wait to try this!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      November 6, 2015

      This Miso Roasted Cauliflower will be right up your alley then Kristina – Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Chloe | The Paper Airplane
    November 6, 2015

    Love roasted cauliflower! All of your recipes look/sound so delicious. I’m making a list to try!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      November 6, 2015

      Thanks Chloe! I hope you enjoy this one.

      Reply
  9. Sarah @ Will Run for Pasta
    November 6, 2015

    I’m a fairly recent cauliflower convert, and this sounds so good, definitely trying it soon!!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      November 6, 2015

      I hope you like it Sarah! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Alicia@Eco Friendly Homemaking
    December 2, 2015

    Oh I love cauliflower and this recipe looks so delicious!!

    Reply
  11. Rainah
    July 14, 2016

    Ya just gotta know, Erin: It is now official! My daughter actually likes cauliflower is better than popcorn! …. and so do I. Talk about a low key night? I was going to make some cauliflower soup, but ran into technical difficulties with my phone, so I wanted something simpler? When I saw this on my pinterest board, I knew this would be quick and easy, and since I’d recently purchased some miso to try for the first time, I was set to go. In the meantime, since all I had planned was ‘cauliflower’, and I hadn’t read that you considered this a whole meal in itself, I had popcorn with this ‘on the side’. (though I added in the carrots that were supposed to be in the soup….) Sure enough, my daughter and I would have both been happy to skip the popcorn, and are ready to eat cauliflower for a low key night ANYDAY…… Amazing. Thank you so much! I am now officially subscribing to your blog! If *any* of your other recipes are half as good as this one? it will. be. worth. every. minute. spent! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I’ve needed a great alternative for popcorn for a while (it is the food I become sensitive to faster than anything – not gluten, just corn, and somewhat potatoes….). This dish is a great step in finding replacements that I love better than potatoes or corn….. I can finally envision that it is possible to do so!

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    1. Erin
      July 18, 2016

      I love this story Rainah! Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy all of the recipes as much as you did this one ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. M.G.
    December 31, 2016

    I made this last night for my family. Outstanding flavor. I dredged some sliced chicken breast through the leftover sauce and then rolled it in Panko for the meat eaters in my family and baked that on another pan at the same time. The family loved it.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      January 3, 2017

      What a great idea – That sounds amazing!

      Reply
  13. Steve Muniak
    December 10, 2017

    5 stars
    WEnt head to head with this dish and a butternut squash, cranberry feta concoction that always wows. Every morsel was eat with 60% of the squash left. Easy, fast, umami with a great presentation.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      December 19, 2017

      Thanks for letting me know Steve! That butternut squash dish sounds fantastic too!

      Reply
  14. Danielle
    December 21, 2017

    This sounds amazing! Canโ€™t wait to make it! Just a friendly side note, soy sauce contains gluten and some miso pastes may also contain it depending on the brand, so you may want to change the gluten-free recipe tag or add an asterisk to that part of the recipe so readers with intolerances/allergies are aware. Looking forward to exploring more of your recipes!

    Reply
  15. Taylor A. Rogak
    February 17, 2018

    4 stars
    This sounds like a fantastic califlower recipe! Not to spicy and the perfect unification of highly nutriotous plant-based flavors

    Reply
  16. Michele
    February 24, 2018

    4 stars
    Super easy, delicious recipe! I made one addition to the recipe by adding maple syrup (3 TBSP). Was a big hit and will be a go to side dish, for sure!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      February 27, 2018

      So glad you liked it Michele! I’ve got to make this one again soon, and I’ll definitely give your suggestion a try!

      Reply
  17. Maaya
    April 13, 2018

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! My family requested this the next night too!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      April 16, 2018

      So glad you liked it Maaya!

      Reply
  18. Kate
    June 10, 2018

    Hi! I have never used miso before/ do you use white or brown miso?

    Thanks

    Reply
    1. Erin
      June 13, 2018

      Hi Kate – I use white miso in this recipe.

      Reply
  19. Heid
    October 20, 2018

    Link to the miso chicken shows “page not found”.

    Reply
  20. Hannah
    February 13, 2019

    5 stars
    I turned this into a sheet pan dinner. Marinated chicken thighs in soy, mirin, dashi and a splash of sake. Baked the chicken for 15 minutes in the sheet pan first. I then tossed the cauliflower with fresh shitake mushrooms, cremini mushroons, and whole red grape tomatoes with your sauce, then added the veggie mix to the baking sheet and cooked for 30 more minutes. Totally yummy!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      February 14, 2019

      That sounds delicious Hannah!

      Reply
  21. Jessica
    March 26, 2019

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was SO GOOD! I didn’t have grapeseed oil so I substituted it for coconut oil. I also didn’t have any cilantro but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. I will be using this as my new go-to cauliflower recipe, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      March 27, 2019

      I’m so happy to hear that you liked it Jessica!

      Reply
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  23. Crystal
    April 4, 2020

    5 stars
    This was soooo good! I will admit I used regular miso because that is what I had on hand & I thought that it would make it saltier than the white miso so I added a squirt of honey. It is now going in the keeper file!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      April 6, 2020

      Yay! Thanks so much Crystal!

      Reply
  24. Jamie
    June 14, 2020

    Is it ok to use parchment paper on the roasting sheet instead of foil? Iโ€™m making this delicious sounding side tonight and I DO NOT want something so minor to ruin it!!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      June 15, 2020

      That should totally work Jamie!

      Reply
  25. Heidi Attwood
    July 21, 2020

    Have done this one a few times – always good. Last night had it with home made glutinous rice (I know, I know, itโ€™s not keto but I allow myself some room for indulgence) and it was superb!

    Reply
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  27. Tiffany
    October 8, 2020

    Is there anything else that could be used as a substitute for the grape seed oil?

    Reply
    1. Erin
      October 9, 2020

      Hi Tiffany! Definitely – You can use canola oil, avocado oil or sunflower oil. Something with a neutral flavor.

      Reply
  28. Spinstee
    November 22, 2020

    5 stars
    This was delicious. I used peanut oil instead because I had it on hand. I also tossed some pecan bits in the leftover sauce and put them on the pan near the end of baking.

    I’ll definitely be making this again and trying the sauce/dressing with different vegetables.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      December 2, 2020

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
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  30. Linda K
    July 2, 2021

    4 stars
    I found the marinade too salty, so after roasting the cauliflower I added water and blitzed it in my blender. It made an awesome soup!

    Reply
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  32. Anna
    October 6, 2021

    5 stars
    Absolutely outstanding! I feel sorry for my husband, he won’t be home from work for an hour and I’m afraid there will be nothing left. He’ll have to take my word for it about how fabulous it was, he’ll get to try it sometime soon since I can see this becoming a go-to recipe. Wow wow wow, thank you!!!!!

    Reply
  33. Kimmy
    September 23, 2022

    5 stars
    Really love this side dish! I think I could snack on this by itself!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      September 23, 2022

      Thanks Kimmy! I’m so glad you liked it ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  34. Ann N
    October 5, 2022

    5 stars
    absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      October 11, 2022

      Thank you Ann!

      Reply
  35. Anna
    April 21, 2024

    5 stars
    Simply superb. So umami delicious & could not stop eating! Subbed half cauli for broccoli for what I had. Just divine, thank you thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•

    Reply
    1. Erin
      April 23, 2024

      Thanks for trying it Anna!

      Reply
  36. Tamara
    December 7, 2024

    5 stars
    This was such a great quick and easy side dish to make! I served it as a side dish with burgers and it was a great way to use a cauliflower that might have gone to waste!! Will definitely be adding this recipe into my regular rotation.

    Reply
  37. Aimee
    February 19, 2025

    5 stars
    Simple and easy. Loved trying a new idea for cauliflower and this is my first recipe that I’ve ever used miso. Very tasty

    Reply
  38. Karl
    February 25, 2025

    5 stars
    I halved everything for the sauce in the interest of eating less sodium for high blood pressure and it was still very flavorful and plenty salty. Thank you!

    Reply

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