Whole Roasted Cauliflower seems to be all the rage in Middle Eastern restaurants at the moment. They often serve it drizzled with tahini and toasted almonds. My version is a bit fresher and zingier. Lemon, garlic, cumin, and dill work in perfect harmony with the melting butter to pack some flavor into this cauliflower recipe. I prefer roasting over slow-cooked whole cauliflower as I think it gives the vegetable a wonderful caramelized taste.
This is a really fun dish to serve at a dinner party or any time you have friends over – the whole cauliflower looks great on a plate and everyone can pile in to cut it for themselves. This recipe is easily made vegan by subbing the butter for olive oil.
To make the Whole Roasted Cauliflower, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, garlic, dill, cumin, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
Slice the cauliflower stem off straight at its base, so that when you place it in a dish, it remains upright.
Place the cauliflower in a deep baking dish or casserole pot and cover the top and sides with the butter marinade. Cover the dish with foil.
Roast the cauliflower for about an hour until it is cooked through. It should be tender through to the center when tested with a knife.
Ladle the melted butter and juices over the cauliflower when serving.
This Whole Roasted Cauliflower will really make an impact on your dinner table. It looks tantalizing and tastes amazing too! Take a photo of this wow factor dish and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes when you upload it!
Roasted this for friends, loved it.
I made this for a family gathering and it was a hit. The flavors mixed together so well. My kids couldn’t stop eating it. Definetly recommend!
Amazing dish! My hubby loved it, and it's so fun serving it whole!
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This Whole Roasted Cauliflower was a hit at our dinner party. Everyone loved the flavors and it looked stunning. Highly recommend!
Man, this Whole Roasted Cauliflower is a game changer. I made it for my wife’s bday bash, and it turned out fantastic. The lemon and garlic combo just hits different. Everyone couldn’t stop complimenting it, and it looked awesome on the table. Def gonna make this again!
I made the Whole Roasted Cauliflower for my family last week, and it was a hit. The lemon and garlic combo really made it shine. I love how simple yet impressive it is.
I made this Whole Roasted Cauliflower for my friends' gathering, and it was a total hit. The flavors were so fresh and vibrant. It's really easy to make, and everyone loved cutting into it. Definitely a great addition to my dinner parties
Made this Whole Roasted Cauliflower for a dinner party and it was a hit. The lemon and garlic made it so fresh and flavorful. After, my friends were all takin’ pics with it! It looks stunning on the table. Def gonna make this again, super easy and fun to share. Yum!
Incredible. I made this for my friends' dinner party, and everyone was amazed! The flavors were so vibrant, and it looked stunning on the table. I'm no chef, but this was so simple and elevates any meal. Definitely my new go-to dish for gatherings.
Family loved it!
This Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe is just fab! I made it for a gathering last week, and everyone loved it. The lemon and garlic made it burst with flavor, and it looked stunning on the table. Super easy to make, I’ll def be making this again for sure. Thanks for sharing!
So easy and tasty
Simply delicious dish!
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