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    Whole Roasted Cauliflower (One Pan)

    Published: Feb 19, 2019 · Modified: Nov 28, 2024 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Quick and easy whole roasted cauliflower recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pan in oven. Healthy and loaded with garlic butter and lemon zest.

    Easy Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

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    It's crisp on the outside but tender on the inside. Perfect for vegetarians too. You can serve it as a main dish on its own or a side dish with baked/ grilled chicken or steak or fish. Cauliflower can be made in so many ways. My family enjoys it in these Oven Roasted Cauliflower Bites (One Pan) and even this Cauliflower Fried Rice (One Pot).

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    • How to make easy oven roasted whole cauliflower recipe?
    • What to make with leftovers?
    • How to make cauliflower steaks?
    • Tips and techniques
    • More one pan roasted vegetables recipes
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    How to make easy oven roasted whole cauliflower recipe?

    1. Spread butter over the entire cauliflower.
    2. Sprinkle herbs and seasonings and rub it until fully coated.
    3. Bake with foil.
    4. Bake without foil.
    5. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and you are done.

    What to make with leftovers?

    • Use it in cauliflower soup or curry- The roasting, butter, garlic and lemon makes it extra delicious.
    • Use in a salad- Dice them into small pieces and toss them in your favorite salad.
    • Make mashed cauliflower- Instead of boiled cauliflower, use these because they are not bland and have much more flavor.

    How to make cauliflower steaks?

    Instead of roasting a whole head, you can cut it into 1 inch thick large steak-like slices. This is quicker to make and also easier to serve. Brush the steaks with butter, herbs and seasonings. Bake at 400 degrees in the oven for about 20-30 minutes until golden brown.

    Oven Roasted Cauliflower Whole Head

    Tips and techniques

    • Use unsalted butter- Because this prevents this side from becoming too salty.
    • Adjust amount of seasonings- This can be done, based on your preference.
    • Make it spicy- Sprinkle some some red chili flakes, prior to baking.
    • Don't use oil- I have tried both, butter and olive oil, but found that butter yields the best results. Overall, it's richer in flavor.
    • Sprinkle parmesan cheese at the end- Don't sprinkle it in the beginning with the other ingredients because it will over-brown and/or burn during baking. Sprinkle it on top as soon as you take the tray out of the oven and allow the heat to melt it.
    • Get creative with herbs and seasonings- Try Indian curry powder or garam masala or Mexican taco seasoning or Jamaican jerk seasoning or Middle Eastern spices and tahini for a nice change.
    • How to know when cauliflower is done? It's done when a knife can easily slide in the center without any resistance.
    • Baking with foil and without foil- You need to bake with the foil in the beginning to allow the cauliflower to cook through but not burn. Then, you need to bake without it, allowing it to become crisp on the outside and develop nice golden brown color.
    Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese

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    • Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes (One Pan)
    • Oven Roasted Sausage and Vegetables (One Pan)
    • Oven Roasted Green Beans (One Pan)
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    Easy Whole Roasted Cauliflower on Sheet Pan.

    One Pan Whole Roasted Cauliflower

    Abeer
    Quick and easy whole roasted cauliflower recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pan in oven. Healthy and loaded with garlic butter and lemon zest. 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 182 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 head Cauliflower The biggest one you can find, Leaves trimmed
    • ¼ cup Butter Unsalted, Softened
    • 1 tablespoon Garlic Finely minced
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
    • Salt To taste
    • Pepper To taste
    • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Parsley Dried or fresh
    • 1-2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese For Garnish, Shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Place cauliflower on a baking tray.

    • Using your fingers, rub butter all over until fully coated.
    • Season with garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley and rub it on top and bottom until fully coated. 
    • Cover tray with aluminum foil. 
    • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. 
    • Then, remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes. 
    • Then, broil for 5-8 minutes to get that perfect golden brown top. 
    • Remove from oven and garnish with more parsley and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Read all my tips above.
    • Tastes best when served fresh out of the oven but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 859mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 139.8mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1.2mg

    An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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