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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

Ingredients

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Warning0 allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line a square baking pan or casserole dish with aluminum foil.

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

Place the olive oil, butter, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.

Brush or rub the oil and butter mixture evenly over the surface of the cauliflower.

Cover the head of cauliflower with a sheet of aluminum foil, crimping it loosely around the edges of the pan.

Roast the cauliflower on middle rack of oven for 1 1/2 hours.

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.

Check to see that the cauliflower is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

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.

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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.