Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Our Whole Roasted Cauliflower is a show-stopping veggie side dish with so much amazing flavor, and incredibly easy to make.
Servings: 4
Calories: 325kcal
Cost: 5
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower:
- 1 head cauliflower , 2lbs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Tahini Sauce:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice , fresh squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-2 Tablespoon cold water , if needed, to thin sauce
Garnish:
- 2 Tablespoons pepitas
- 2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- pinch Sea salt or flake salt
Optional for Serving:
- Arugula leaves tossed in olive oil , salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep Cauliflower: Remove outer leaves away from the cauliflower and carefully cut the bottom so it’s flat, but be careful that it remains whole. Wash and dry thoroughly and carefully, with paper towels.1 head cauliflower
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Make seasoning: In a small bowl combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt.1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Season Cauliflower: Starting with the core up, drizzle seasoning all over, using a pastry brush to spread it around. Turn it head side up and season the top.
- Roast: Add 1 tablespoon of water to the bottom of an oven-safe pan. Place cauliflower on pan. Apply lid (or cover the pan with aluminum foil) and cook for 45 minutes. Remove lid and cook for 10-15 more minutes, until browned on top.
- Tahini Sauce: Mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside. Taste and adjust seasonings.1/4 cup tahini, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1-2 Tablespoon cold water
- Serve and Garnish: Add a layer of arugula (optional) to a serving dish. Use a large spatula (or two—one on each side) to carefully lift the cauliflower from the pot and place on serving dish. Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with pepitas, chopped mint, crushed red pepper flakes and a pinch of flake salt.2 Tablespoons pepitas, 2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves, pinch crushed red pepper flakes, Arugula leaves tossed in olive oil , salt and pepper, pinch Sea salt or flake salt
- To serve, cut it into wedges, like slices of cake, or cut into cauliflower steaks.
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Notes
Air Fryer Instructions: Follow the instructions above for preparing and seasoning the head of cauliflower. Place uncooked cauliflower in air fryer basket and cook at 360 degrees F for about 40 minutes. Every air fryer is a little different, so keep an eye on it so it doesn't overcook.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
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