Whole Head Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Whole Head Roasted Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons, juiced; 2 gallons water, for boiling; 2 head cauliflower; 4 cloves garlic; 2 sprigs thyme; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 2 tablespoons Valrhona white chocolate; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; salt to taste; 1/4 cup pistachios, crushed roughly; Maldon sea salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 lemons, juiced
2 gallons water, for boiling
2 head cauliflower
4 cloves garlic
2 sprigs thyme
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons Valrhona white chocolate
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste
1/4 cup pistachios, crushed roughly
Maldon sea salt to taste

1
Bring a pot of water to the boil.
2
Add lemon and cauliflower and cook for 5 min.
3
Cool down in salted ice water.
4
Rehydrate the raisins in the vinegar over soft heat.
5
Add the white chocolate and blend till smooth in a blender or vita prep.
6
Add the chili powder and pulse.
7
Once completely cool, we can begin the browning process.
8
Heat the butter in the pan until light brown.
9
Add the cauliflower (crown down), garlic and thyme and baste continuously till golden brown.
10
It should take 5 minutes for the head to brown evenly.
11
Remove from the butter, and spill half the butter over the cauliflower.
12
Season with sea salt and drizzle the raisin emulsion over the head.
13
Sprinkle pistachios liberally and serve.

758

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, juiced, 2 gallons water, for boiling, 2 head cauliflower, 4 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Whole Head Roasted Cauliflower falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Whole Head Roasted Cauliflower

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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