5.0 from 9 votes
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Whether you serve it as a side dish or a meat-free main dish, this whole roasted cauliflower is so delicious! Seasoned with parmesan cheese, garlic and herbs, this simple recipe packs a punch of flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 teaspoons italian herb seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Rinse the cauliflower head and pat dry. Remove the outer leaves. Carefully cut off the bottom so that it's flat and most of the woody stem is removed, being careful not to cut off so much that it falls apart. Be sure the head stays intact.
- In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (half of the total amount), Italian herb seasonings, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the trimmed cauliflower head upside down (core side up) into a cast iron skillet. Using a spoon, drizzle 1/2 of the sauce over the cauliflower. Flip over and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top. Use a pastry brush to spread the garlic parmesan mixture well.
- Cover the cast iron skillet and the cauliflower with an aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and pierces easily with a fork.
- Remove the lid. Sprinkle the top of the cauliflower with the remaining 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese & remaining sauce. Place the cauliflower in the oven and bake for an additional 10 – 13 minutes. Finally, place under the broiler and broil for about 3 minutes, until the cheese is browned.
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Notes
- Remove the leaves and trim with a knife the bottom of the stalk, but take care to keep the cauliflower whole.
- Adapt the recipe to suit your tastes by using different fresh herbs and spices.
- Alternatively, you could also use garlic powder.
- To serve, you can cut the cauliflower into steaks, or, cut it in wedges.
- You can serve with tahini sauce or drizzle it with lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
461mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
70mg
(78%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.