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April 29, 2025
Sure to impress the vegetarians and vegans in your life, this whole roasted head of cauliflower makes an impressive meat-free main dish. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
9 Ingredients
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Line a square baking pan or casserole dish with aluminum foil.
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Trim the leaves and rough stalks from the bottom of the cauliflower, leaving the core. Set the cauliflower right side up in the baking dish
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Place the olive oil, butter, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
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Brush or rub the oil and butter mixture evenly over the surface of the cauliflower.
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Cover the head of cauliflower with a sheet of aluminum foil, crimping it loosely around the edges of the pan.
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Roast the cauliflower on middle rack of oven for 1 1/2 hours.
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Remove the sheet of foil and continue to roast until the cauliflower is easily pierced with a fork and lightly charred, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Check to see that the cauliflower is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow to cool in the baking pan for 5 minutes. Transfer the head of cauliflower to a cutting board and carve into steaks. Sprinkle the steaks with a generous pinch of sea salt, and serve.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Steam Before Roast 💨Before roasting, steam the whole cauliflower for 5-7 minutes to ensure tender interior and faster, more even cooking.
- Oil Massage Technique 👐Gently massage the olive oil and spices into every crevice of the cauliflower head to ensure maximum flavor penetration and even coating.
- Upside Down Roasting 🔄Start roasting the cauliflower upside down to protect the delicate florets, then flip for the last 10-15 minutes to achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Compound Butter Finish 🧈Create a quick herb-infused compound butter to brush over the roasted cauliflower just before serving for an extra layer of richness and flavor.
- Rack Positioning Pro 📐Place the cauliflower on the middle oven rack to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning on the bottom or undercooking on top.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Sugar
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