Simple Whole Roasted Cauliflower
This simple whole roasted cauliflower recipe is easy to make and also healthy and delicious. Simmer whole cauliflower in water for 7-9 minutes and then roast at 425F for ~ 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop / Oven
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 whole cauliflower (~ 1 ½ pounds)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
- lemon juice, optional as garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F
- Add 1 ½ inches of water to a large pot and bring to a simmer.
- Level stem of cauliflower with a knife and remove any tough leaves. Smaller leaves are fine to leave on.
- Place whole cauliflower in simmering water covered and cook for 7-9 minutes depending on size of cauliflower.
- Remove cauliflower and let cool 10 minutes on an elevated wire rack on a sheet pan lined with parchment or aluminum foil (for easy clean up). Dry off cauliflower with a paper towel.
- Rub whole cauliflower with olive oil and add salt and pepper.
- Bake ~ 30 - 35 minutes depending on size or until browned and caramelized on the top and a fork goes easily through the top.
- Drizzle some more olive oil over the top and add salt to taste. Squeeze on optional lemon.
- Quarter it and eat. Happy eating! beckie
Notes
- Larger cauliflower heads need to be boiled for 9-10 minutes in 2" of water.
- Smaller cauliflower heads need 7-8 minutes boiled in 1 ½" of water.
- If the whole cauliflower is not browning then bring the temperature of your oven up to 450F.
- If the cauliflower is browning to fast, drop the temperature of your oven to 375F or 400F.
- Flip the sheet pan in the oven half way through if one side of your oven cooks faster than the other side.
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