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Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
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This Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe is a show-stopper, perfect for a vegetarian main course or a stunning side dish. With a flavorful harissa sauce, this dish is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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For the Cauliflower:

  • 1 medium cauliflower (about 2 pounds, tough outer leaves removed)
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedges (for squeezing)
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

For the 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

Instructions

  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.

  2. 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. Uncover and roast for 30 more minutes, or until the cauliflower is fork-tender in the middle.
  3. 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.

Notes

  • Make sure to adjust the spiciness of the harissa sauce to suit your taste preferences.
  • You can customize the seasoning blend for the sauce to match your favorite flavors.

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Keywords: Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Vegetarian, Harissa, Side Dish, Main Course

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