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Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Amy

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Whole Roasted Cauliflower is a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as impressive as it is delicious. With a golden, caramelized exterior and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior, this dish is a celebration of simplicity and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 4
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium cauliflower, about 2 pounds, tough outer leaves removed
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for squeezing
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Sauce
  • ¾ cup mild harissa, we like Mina Harissa Mild
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Heaping ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the harissa, olive oil, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Slice the bottom of the core off the cauliflower so that it sits flat. Place the cauliflower in a cast iron skillet and brush the cauliflower with ⅓ of the sauce. Cover the skillet with foil and roast for 30 minutes.
  4. Uncover and roast for 30 more minutes, or until the cauliflower is fork-tender in the middle.
  5. Remove from the oven and brush with half the remaining sauce. Season with salt and pepper and squeeze with lemon juice. Garnish with cilantro, slice into quarters, and serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
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