Best Garlic Dijon Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipes

GARLIC DIJON WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. If using foil, lightly grease.
• Trim the cauliflower of all leaves. Cut the stem off flush with the bottom. Cut the Cauliflower in half. Place the halves, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Peel one clove of garlic, bruise it, and cut in half. Rub the garlic with the cut garlic.
• Peel and mince the remaining garlic clove. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil and mustard. Add the salt and taste, adjusting seasoning if needed. Add a few grinds of black pepper to taste.
• Brush the oil & mustard mixture on each cauliflower half, including the cut side and in between the florets as much as possible. Reserve about a tablespoon of the mixture.
• Roast the cauliflower until golden brown and tender. You can use a skewer to test - it should be tender but not mushy soft. Should take about 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of the cauliflower.
• In a small bowl, combine the chopped parsley and parmesan cheese. Brush the top of each cauliflower half with the remaining oil mixture, then sprinkle the Parmesan mixture evenly over each one.
• To serve, carefully cut each half into thirds and plate using a large spatula so they don't fall apart. If desired, serve with a lemon wedge alongside.

GARLIC WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Trim the cauliflower: Cut the stem flush with the bottom. Cut a few slits into the core extending into the thick branches of the cauliflower (keep the florets intact). Put 3 thyme sprigs, the smashed garlic, bay leaves, coriander seeds and peppercorns on a square of cheesecloth and tie into a bundle. Combine 12 cups water, the celery, shallot, lemon zest, wine, sugar, 1/3 cup salt and the cheesecloth bundle in a pot large enough to submerge the cauliflower. Bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve the salt and sugar. Carefully add the cauliflower core-side down and cook until there is a slight resistance when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. (It's OK if the top of the cauliflower pops up during cooking.) Remove the cauliflower to a baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, make the garlic oil: Combine the remaining 3 thyme sprigs, the sliced garlic, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts browning, 3 to 5 minutes. Discard the thyme. Brush the cauliflower with half of the oil, leaving the sliced garlic behind.
• Roast the cauliflower until browned and tender, 30 to 40 minutes, brushing halfway through with the remaining garlic oil; reserve 1 teaspoon garlic oil and the sliced garlic.
• Transfer the cauliflower to a cutting board or platter using a spatula. Add the parsley to the reserved garlic oil and spoon over the cauliflower. Cut into wedges.

ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
• Place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. Add cauliflower, and shake to mix. Pour into the prepared casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.