Roasted Cauliflower

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An entire head of cauliflower roasted with butter, garlic, and herbs. This recipe can convert cauliflower avoiders into cauliflower lovers! A beautiful and delicious way to serve this vegetable. There are never any leftovers. You can substitute low-fat butter for butter.

A whole roasted cauliflower on a plate, with a large wedge sliced
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 large head cauliflower, leaves trimmed

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    Ingredients to make whole roasted cauliflower

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  2. Mix butter, dill, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

    A small bowl of seasoned herb butter

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  3. Cut cauliflower stem flush with the rest of the head so it can stay upright in a casserole dish.

    A cutting board with a head of cauliflower with the bottom trimmed flat

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  4. Spread butter mixture evenly over the top and sides of cauliflower, place in a casserole dish, and cover with foil.

    A whole head of cauliflower, covered in seasoned herb butter in a baking dish

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  5. Roast in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and spoon any liquid in the casserole dish over cauliflower.

    A baking dish with a whole roasted head of cauliflower

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

79 Calories
6g Fat
6g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 79
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 50mg 55%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 328mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.