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Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 to 4 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Wash the cauliflower and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the leaves and most of the stem. Cut off the bottom, so the cauliflower sits upright.
    1 head of cauliflower
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan, garlic, paprika and salt. Use a pastry brush to apply the mixture to cauliflower including the bottom near the stem area. Flip the cauliflower upside down, and pour any leftover mixture into the inside of the cauliflower. Tilt the cauliflower around to ensure the mixture is evenly distributed.
    ⅓ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 to 4 garlic cloves, 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Place the cauliflower right side up, and transfer to a Dutch oven, cast iron pan, roasting pan, or other oven safe pan with a lid. Cover and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the cauliflower is knife tender.
  • Add extra olive oil, Parmesan cheese, or fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
  • See post for storage options.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/4 head of cauliflower. Actual calories will vary.
 
*Doubling or tripling this recipe has not been tested. Therefore, we can not guarantee the outcome of adjusting the ingredients.
 
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Serving Size
 
0.25 of the cauliflower
Amount per Serving
Calories
234
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
771
mg
34
%
Potassium
 
469
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
442
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
70
mg
85
%
Calcium
 
110
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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