Lunch · Dinner
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Roast a whole cauliflower for golden edges and a tender center. A vegetable centerpiece you can bring straight to the table.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Check off ingredients as you go. Apron optional. Appetite encouraged.
What you'll need
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Estimated nutrition
Per one sixth of the batch, using an estimated 588 g medium cauliflower head and the midpoint 2.5 tablespoons olive oil. Assumes all the oil is eaten. Unmeasured salt, pepper and optional herbs are excluded, so added salt is not reflected in sodium.
- Calories
- 74 kcal
- Protein
- 1.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 4.9 g
- Fat
- 5.9 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugars
- 1.9 g
- Sodium
- 30 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.9 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central profiles, manufacturer labels where listed, and estimated household measures. Values vary with brands, measurements and portions. The serving controls scale the ingredient list; these per-serving estimates stay the same.
Ingredients behind the estimate
| Ingredient | Calculation basis |
|---|---|
| 1 whole head of cauliflower | 588 g · Cauliflower, raw ↗︎ |
| 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil | 33.75 g · Oil, olive, salad or cooking ↗︎ |
| Salt, to taste | Unmeasured salt is excluded; added salt changes sodium. |
| Ground black pepper, to taste | Unmeasured seasoning not included; added salt changes sodium. |
| Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or your favorite herbs like rosemary or thyme | Optional topping, garnish, dip or serving accompaniment not included. |
Nutrition is an estimate, not a laboratory analysis. Excluded ingredients are listed above; adding them changes the totals.
Kitchen notes, swaps & the story
Roasted Cauliflower Recipe:






Serving Tips:
- Drizzle with a tahini sauce or vegan yogurt mixed with lemon juice and herbs for a creamy topping.
- Sprinkle with toasted nuts or seeds for an extra crunch.
- Serve it as a side with a big green salad or as a main with a grain like quinoa or farro for a hearty meal. Consider adding a legume like chickpeas or lentils for additional protein.
- Cut into wedges and serve with a dip, like hummus or a vegan aioli, for a fun appetizer.
(per serving, based on 6 servings without optional spices)
• Calories: ~107 kcal
• Protein: 2.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Sugars: 2 g
• Fat: 9 g (mostly from olive oil)
• Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
• Sodium: 202 mg (without added salt)
Note: The above nutrient facts are approximate and will vary based on the size of the cauliflower and the exact ingredients used.
🤤 I hope you enjoy this golden, crispy-on-the-outside, melt-in-your-mouth tender cauliflower, and I can’t wait to see how yours turns out! 📸 Share a snap of your roasted masterpiece in the comments on the blog and let me know if you seasoned it with your own special twist.



