Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Herb Sauce
https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipes/whole-roasted-cauliflower/
A whole roasted cauliflower is impressive to look at, and it’s secretly easy to make! Plus, it’s full of flavour and super healthy. A spicy, whole roasted cauliflower is great for a plant-based alternative to a classic roast. Even meat eaters will want a piece of this impressive, high-fibre veg dish. Not can this recipe be made into a vegan recipe, but it’s also low carb.
We slow-roasted an entire head of cauliflower to help reduce the bitterness and bring out a delicious nutty and buttery flavour. One of our all-time favourite ways to eat cauliflower! Are you ready to try this easy whole roasted cauliflower recipe?
Cooking Methods
- Roasting
Serves
4Prep Time
15 minutesCooking Time
50 minutesIngredients
For the Roasted Cauliflower:
- 45ml (3 Tbsp) butter or plant-base margarine, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5ml (1 tsp) paprika
- 10ml (2 tsp) parsley, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 whole cauliflower head
For the Herb Sauce:
- 250ml (1 cup) Food Lover’s Market Plain Yoghurt (*Vegan substitute = Coconut cream, or plant-based yoghurt)
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) coriander, finely chopped
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) parsley, finely chopped
- 10ml (2 tsp) mint
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Food Lover’s Signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) chilli flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
For the Roasted Cauliflower:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients except the cauliflower and mix well.
- Place the cauliflower head on a large piece of tinfoil and generously brush the butter mixture on until evenly coated. Wrap the cauliflower in the tinfoil and place on a tray. Cook for 40 – 50 minutes until soft, then place the cauliflower back in the oven uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Alternatively, air fry at 180°C for 30 – 40 minutes and 5 minutes uncovered.
- Serve warm with the herb sauce and enjoy.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
For the Herb Sauce:
Notes
If you love this cauliflower recipe, then you will also love these other cauliflower recipes:
- Cauliflower And Broccoli Fritters
- Homemade Pickled Cauliflower And Avo Salad
- Grilled Cauliflower Steak
- Cauliflower Wellington
