Whole Baked Cauliflower

This Whole Baked Cauliflower is deliciously spiced for a fresh and fun way to enjoy your veggies. You'll love how the seasoning gets into every tasty part of the cauliflower.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 154kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower
4 tbsp. plant butter
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. oregano
½ tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. sea salt or to taste

Instructions

Carefully, using two forks, submerge the cauliflower in a large pot of boiling, slightly salted water. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, depending on the size of the head.
In the meantime, melt the butter and add all of the spices to it. Mix well.
Take the cauliflower out of the water and let cool just enough that you can handle it. Put the cauliflower on a baking sheet with the stem side up. Then take half of your spiced butter mixture and thoroughly cover the cauliflower as best you can. There are a lot of gaps around the stem so pay close attention to those areas so they get buttered, too.
Flip the cauliflower over and brush the rest of the spiced butter all over the cauliflower evenly with a pastry brush.
Bake the cauliflower for 30 minutes at 400°F. Then serve hot.

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Notes

Add-ins and Substitutes

Use oil instead of butter. If you prefer, you can use oil instead of the butter. It will do the same job, though not be as flavorful. Any oil will work, such as olive oil, canola oil, or avocado oil.
Add lemon. Adding freshly squeezed lemon juice or lemon zest will give this dish a deliciously acidic and citrusy flavor.
Add herbs. Make this Whole Baked Cauliflower with fresh mint, dill, or parsley.
Substitute different seasonings. Try this recipe with slightly different seasonings, such as rosemary, thyme, Trader Joe's everything bagel seasoning, curry powder, or black pepper.

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