on Jun 25, 2021, Updated May 15, 2024
Why You’ll Love Whole Roasted Cauliflower
This gorgeous Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe is a vegetarian or vegan’s dream dish. It’s beautiful, flavorful and substantial enough to eat on its own or as a 🍽️ side dish to a main protein. By steaming the cauliflower just for a few minutes, you will get a tender, soft bite but it will not fall apart on you. And did I mention the sauce?! It is creamy, 🌶️ spicy and deeply flavorful, you will want to slather every vegetable in it!
How to Prepare Whole Roasted Cauliflower
🔪 Wash and cut the stem off your cauliflower so that it lays flat. 💧Add some water to a pot and then place the whole cauliflower inside with the lid on. ♨️ Now, steam it for 10 minutes on medium-low heat from the boiling point. 🥣 Meanwhile, make your sauce: In a mixing bowl, stir together vegan mayo, hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. 🧄 Finely mince 1 clove of garlic and then add it to the bowl. 🌿 Grate 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and add it to the bowl along with 1 tablespoon pesto. 🖌️ Now, place your steamed cauliflower onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and then use a pastry brush to slather it with your sauce. 🔥 Bake in a preheated 425F (220C) oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden.
Variations and Substitutions for Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Best Served With
As a side dish with any main protein, such as Teriyaki Salmon Skewers, Grilled Lemon Chicken Breast or Roasted Leg of Lamb (European Style). Keep the meal vegetarian or vegan and serve this Whole Roasted Cauliflower with a big, beautiful salad, such as my Wedge Salad or Simple Green Salad. Cut up the head into florets and use them as a flavorful filling to tacos or even on a pizza.
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