Best Baked Whole Cauliflower Recipes

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BAKED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER



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If you thought you didn't like cauliflower, try this! It's an awesome treat for a festive table. Beautiful presentation and something out of the ordinary.

Provided by Ariela

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup margarine, melted
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • Clean cauliflower, and trim off leaves and any brown spots. Place the whole head of cauliflower into a steamer basket, place the basket in a large pot, and add one inch of water. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted margarine. Season with garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and oregano, and mix well. Place the head of cauliflower into a baking dish, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 379.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

WHOLE BAKED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



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Why go to the trouble of chopping cauliflower? Roasting it whole is super-simple to prep and makes an impressive addition to a roast dinner

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Side dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cauliflower (about 1kg)
50g unsalted butter
50g plain flour
large pinch of sweet smoked paprika
600ml whole milk
2 tsp English mustard
170g mature cheddar, gruyère, comté or a mixture
½ bunch of chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Pull any large leaves off the cauliflower, but leave any smaller ones attached. Carefully lower the cauliflower into the water and boil for 15 mins, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Melt the butter in a medium pan over a medium heat, then stir in the flour and paprika, and cook for 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the milk until smooth, then mix in the mustard. Return the pan to the heat and bring the mixture to the boil, whisking continuously. Add two-thirds of the cheese and whisk until the cheese has melted. Season to taste.
  • Put the cauliflower in the middle of a deep baking dish and pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 30-35 mins until golden brown and bubbling. Scatter with the chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

WHOLE BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH TOMATO AND OLIVE SAUCE



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This is a Jamie Oliver recipe but since he is rather imprecise with measurements, I have put in the measurements I used. This is great as part of a Mediterranean menu.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 red onion, peeled and sliced
5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 large cauliflower head, outer green leaves discarded and stalk chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted
4 anchovies packed in oil, drained and sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, leaves roughly chopped and stems finely chopped
28 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pot large enough to hold an entire head of cauliflower, leaving an inch around it.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and chopped cauliflower stalk and slowly fry for 10 minutes until softened and with a little colour.
  • Add the olives, anchovies (if using) and parsley stalks and fry for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes along with a cup of water and the vinegar.
  • Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
  • Take the cauliflower and gently push it down into the sauce. The cauliflower should be partially submerged.
  • Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, cover and let cook over low heat for 50 minutes.
  • Garnish with the parsley leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 593.8, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 13.7, Protein 6.4

BAKED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER



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Categories     Cauliflower     Cheese

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head (large) cauliflower
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • Clean cauliflower, and trim off leaves and any brown spots. Place the whole head of cauliflower into a steamer basket, place the basket in a large pot, and add one inch of water. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted margarine. Season with garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and oregano, and mix well. Place the head of cauliflower into a baking dish, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

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