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Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Roast a whole cauliflower for golden edges and a tender center. A vegetable centerpiece you can bring straight to the table.

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower
THE RECIPE

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Check off ingredients as you go. Apron optional. Appetite encouraged.

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⏱ Prep 10 min♨ Cook 25 minTotal 35 minYield: 6

What you'll need

6servings

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A LITTLE KNOW-WHAT’S-IN-IT

Estimated nutrition

Per original serving

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
Original batch amounts used for this calculation
IngredientCalculation basis
1 whole head of cauliflower588 g · Cauliflower, raw ↗︎
2-3 tablespoons of olive oil33.75 g · Oil, olive, salad or cooking ↗︎
Salt, to tasteUnmeasured salt is excluded; added salt changes sodium.
Ground black pepper, to tasteUnmeasured seasoning not included; added salt changes sodium.
Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or your favorite herbs like rosemary or thymeOptional 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:

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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.

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