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Tender cauliflower is roasted with a garlic and herb butter and topped with Parmesan for a keto side dish.
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5 from 15 votes

Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Impress friends and family alike with this Garlic and Herb Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe. It's quick and easy to season an entire head of cauliflower with a garlic and herb butter sauce, sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese, and then bake the whole thing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower leaves removed
  • 2 Tbsp. butter melted, or dairy-free butter alternative*
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tsp. salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp. pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasonings
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2-3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese dairy-free if needed**
  • Parsley fresh, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut and remove the leaves from the head of cauliflower. Cut and remove the thick white stalk at the base of the head of cauliflower.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the butter, oil, salt, pepper, seasonings, and crushed garlic.
  • Place cauliflower head in a dutch oven or in a baking dish. Using a basting brush, coat it with ¾ of the butter and herb sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce.
  • Cover cauliflower head with aluminum foil and cook in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and cook for an additional 10-20 minutes.
  • Brush remaining sauce over the cauliflower and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Turn the oven to a high broil and broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese begins to turn a golden brown.
  • Serve with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • To Prep-Ahead: Wash and cut the cauliflower and refrigerate for up to 3 days in advance.
  • To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
  • To Freeze: Seal in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To Reheat: Return to a preheated oven or air-fryer at 350° until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg