Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Reposted with permission from Live Eat Learn
Ingredients
- For the cauliflower:
1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For the whipped feta:
8 ounces room-temperature feta cheese
3 ounces room-temperature cream cheese
- For the chimichurri:
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley or cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño pepper, deseeded
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim the leaves and tough bottom stem from the cauliflower, being sure to leave the head intact. Whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, water, smoked paprika, curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Flip the cauliflower upside down (stem side up), and pour half of the mixture into the cauliflower, tilting it around to evenly coat the inside. Brush the remaining marinade onto the outside.
- Set a pan filled with water in the bottom of the oven, which will steam and tenderize the cauliflower. Place the cauliflower stem side down onto a baking sheet or pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cauliflower is easily pierced with a fork. If the cauliflower hasn't become brown on the outside, switch the oven to broil and cook for about five minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- While the cauliflower cooks, add feta and cream cheese to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Remove from processor, wipe it clean, then blend the chimichurri ingredients (fresh parsley or cilantro with olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, lemon juice, and salt) until smooth.
- Place the cauliflower on a serving tray. Serve warm, slathered with whipped feta, drizzled with herb sauce, and sprinkled with pine nuts (optional). Enjoy!
Information
- Category
- Main Dishes
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
- Total Time
- 59 minutes, 59 seconds
Nutrition
- Calories per serving
- 377