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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
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
- 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 Information
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
303mg
(13%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
176IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 176IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.