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Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Impress friends and family alike with this Garlic and Herb Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe. It's quick and easy to season an entire head of cauliflower with a garlic and herb butter sauce, sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese, and then bake the whole thing.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower leaves removed
- 2 Tbsp. butter melted, or dairy-free butter alternative*
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. Italian seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2-3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese dairy-free if needed**
- Parsley fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut and remove the leaves from the head of cauliflower. Cut and remove the thick white stalk at the base of the head of cauliflower.
- In a small bowl whisk together the butter, oil, salt, pepper, seasonings, and crushed garlic.
- Place cauliflower head in a dutch oven or in a baking dish. Using a basting brush, coat it with ¾ of the butter and herb sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce.
- Cover cauliflower head with aluminum foil and cook in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and cook for an additional 10-20 minutes.
- Brush remaining sauce over the cauliflower and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Turn the oven to a high broil and broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese begins to turn a golden brown.
- Serve with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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Notes
Meal Prep and Storage
- To Prep-Ahead: Wash and cut the cauliflower and refrigerate for up to 3 days in advance.
- To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- To Freeze: Seal in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Return to a preheated oven or air-fryer at 350° until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
