Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe (easy!)

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Ready to learn how to roast a whole head of cauliflower? !this Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe Be a show stopper, whether you’re a meat eater or take it as side dish, or it is the main course of a vegetarian meal.Although it is Christmas or grateful menu, Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe It’s also easy to enjoy any night of the week.

This one is drizzled with a garlic parmesan sauce, fully cooked, and cut into rounds or wedges to serve.It tastes similar to my garlic parmesan Oven Baked Green Beansbut with a more dramatic table presence.

Ingredients and Substitution Instructions

This section explains how to choose the best toppings for a whole roasted head of cauliflower, the role of each ingredient in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see Recipe card below.

• cauliflower – I used a medium head of whole cauliflower, so if you have a large head you may need to increase the amount of oil and seasoning. After washing the cauliflower, be sure to dry it well – this bakes the outside rather than steaming it in the oven, and is infused with seasonings and cheese.
• olive oil – Helps seasonings stick and add flavor. butter Also works well and adds a buttery flavor. I don’t recommend using butter as it burns easily.
• garlic – Use fresh garlic as it will be crushed and mixed into the sauce. Minced garlic burns easier. If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can substitute about 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, but fresh tastes best.
• seasoning – Include dried basil, parsley and thyme.You can also use the equivalent Homemade Italian Seasoning But to save time.
• grated parmesan cheese – Parmesan is rich and crispy on roasted whole cauliflower, almost like breadcrumbs. If you don’t have Parmesan, a variety of hard or soft cheeses will work, such as feta, shredded blue cheese, or shredded cheddar, but the texture of the topping will vary. If your lifestyle allows it, or if you want a vegan option, swap the cheese for breadcrumbs.
• sea ​​salt and black pepper

How to Roast a Whole Head of Cauliflower

This section shows how to cook a whole head of cauliflower, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For complete instructions, including quantities and temperatures, see Recipe card below.

1. Prepare the cauliflower. Roasting a whole head of cauliflower requires removing the core while keeping the head intact.use one skin-peeler Remove the outer leaves and cut off the bottom to make it flat. (See the video on the recipe card below to see how I did it!)

Tip: Be careful not to cut too much.

Cut off the woody center of the bottom stem, but be careful not to remove too much, as cooking the whole cauliflower requires the head to remain intact. See the image below for how it looks.

2. Make the sauce. Whisk together olive oil, garlic, parmesan, basil, parsley, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper.

3. season. Place the cauliflower head upside down (core side up) into the dutch oven (This is the perfect size Whole roasted cauliflower! ). Drizzle 1/2 of the sauce on top and let it drip from the core.
4. flip. Flip the cauliflower over and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Use the applicator brush to spread it all over. Make sure the entire head of cauliflower is covered with sauce.

4. Roast cauliflower in the oven. Cover the Dutch oven and bake until the cauliflower is tender. It should be easy to pierce with a knife or fork.
5. bake. Sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top and bake until cheese is browned. Garnish with fresh parsley, and/or even extra parmesan cheese if you like.

How long does it take to roast a whole head of cauliflower?

For the whole roasted cauliflower recipe, cover and roast for 35 to 45 minutes, then under the broiler for a few minutes.

If you want to know how to make roasted cauliflower in the form of florets instead of roasting whole heads of cauliflower, try Roasted Cauliflower Flour Recipe instead. This will take less time in the oven but more prep time. Broccoli and cauliflower florets Can be baked together to add color to any meal.

How to Serve Roasted Heads of Cauliflower

What’s the “hardest” part of this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower? Serve it! But don’t worry, I’m here to help. 😉 Here’s how to serve whole roasted cauliflower:

• Carefully remove the roasted cauliflower from the Dutch oven and place on a cutting board. I usually lift from below with two large forks.
• Slice whole roasted cauliflower. You can cut cauliflower into “steaks” (large circles) or into thin wedges, kind of like a pie. I prefer wedges, but that’s up to you!

Storage Instructions

• Shop: Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Meal preparation: Mix the garlic parmesan sauce ahead of time and use when ready. Alternatively, you can bake whole roasted cauliflower with Parmesan cheese and reheat when you’re ready to eat.
• Reheat: Cover whole roasted cauliflower head with foil and bake at 350 degrees F. Heat whole roasted cauliflower head in oven. (You may need to add fresh Parmesan cheese on top before reheating.) Microwaves work in a pinch, but ovens are the best way for texture.
• freeze: Cut into slices or slices, let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

What to Serve with Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Whole cauliflower recipes can be the star or main course of a vegetarian meal (plain or drizzled) Tahini! ), but cooking whole cauliflower also makes the perfect side dish for your favorite protein. Try some of these entrees:

• steak – For a fancier meal, you can’t go wrong Grilled Tenderloin, sirloin steakeven new york strip.
• chicken – try chicken hunter, Tuscan Chickenor simple drumstick.
• pork – Combine whole roasted cauliflower with Pan-fried Pork Chops, Stuffed Pork Chopsor Pork tenderloin.
• seafood – make Lemon Cod or Grilled Salmon weekday evenings, or sea ​​bass, lobster tailor Halibut Recipe special meal.

More Whole Cauliflower Recipes

There are so many ways to turn whole cauliflower into a mouthwatering side dish!Although this is my only recipe for roasted whole cauliflower, these Easy Cauliflower Recipe Also use the whole header:

Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Easy!)

Topped with herb garlic parmesan, this whole roasted cauliflower head recipe is a great option–yet easy! Learn how to make whole roasted cauliflower with simple ingredients.

Prepare: 10 minute

chef: 40 minute

All: 50 minute

Serving Size: 4 (Adjust the scale recipe)

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

2. Rinse the cauliflower heads and pat dry. Remove the outer leaves. Carefully cut off the bottom to make it flat and remove most of the woody stem, being careful not to cut so little that it will spread out. Make sure the head is intact.

3. In a small bowl, make the garlic parmesan sauce. Toss together olive oil, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons (28.3 g) grated Parmesan cheese (half total), basil, parsley, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper.

4. Place trimmed cauliflower heads upside down (core side up) on a 6 qt (5.6 liter) dutch oven. Drizzle 1/2 of the sauce over the cauliflower, tilting it so it drips onto the core and around the cauliflower. Flip over and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top. Use a pastry brush to brush off anything that dripped into the pan or didn’t spread well.

5. Cover the dutch oven with a lid and bake 35-45 minutesUntil the cauliflower is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, knife, or fork.

6. Remove the lid. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan over the top of the cauliflower.Place the cauliflower under the broiler and roast about approx. 5 minutesuntil the cheese is browned.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1/4 head cauliflower

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.

Calories 227

fat 20 grams

protein 5 grams

total carbohydrates 8 g

net carbs 5 grams

fiber 3g

sugar 2 grams

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