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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

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.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower so it sits flat.
  3. Drizzle the cauliflower generously with olive oil, ensuring it’s coated everywhere.
  4. Rub minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper all over the cauliflower.
Roasting
  1. Place the cauliflower on a lined baking tray.
  2. Roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Cover with foil for the first half, then remove to brown the top.
  4. 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.