Roasted Whole Cauliflower
A golden, tender whole roasted cauliflower dish that’s low carb and feels like a main event, perfect for any dinner table.
Ingredients
For the Roasting
- 1 whole cauliflower, fresh and firm No soft spots.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Rubbed onto cauliflower.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt Essential for roasting.
- to taste black pepper Essential for roasting.
- optional smoked paprika Adds flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower so it sits flat.
- Drizzle the cauliflower generously with olive oil, ensuring it’s coated everywhere.
- Rub minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper all over the cauliflower.
Roasting
- Place the cauliflower on a lined baking tray.
- Roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes until fork-tender.
- Cover with foil for the first half, then remove to brown the top.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Pat drying is key; avoid wet cauliflower which leads to steaming. Rotate the pan halfway through for even roasting. For extra flavor, garnish with parmesan or nutritional yeast last 10 minutes of cooking.