Oven Baked Whole Roasted Cauliflower
This is the easiest and tastiest way to prepare cauliflower. It'll make you an instant fan, guaranteed!
Servings 4
Calories 175kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt I use Himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim outer leaves from cauliflower and cut stem flush with base so head sits upright.
- Fit Test: Place cauliflower in 4½-quart Dutch oven. If lid doesn't fit, trim stem until lid closes properly.
- Make Seasoning: In a glass measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, oregano, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Season: Pour mixture over cauliflower. Using clean fingers, rub seasoning into all surfaces and crevices until completely coated.
- First Roast: Cover with lid and roast 35 minutes, or until knife inserted in thickest part meets no resistance.
- Broil: Remove lid, switch oven to broil, and broil 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Rest and Serve: Carefully transfer to serving plate. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into wedges. Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 937IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg