Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Parmesan-Almond-Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Name: Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Parmesan-Almond-Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cauliflower:; 1 large cauliflower; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; For the sauce:; 1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted; 1 can anchovy filets (optional); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for basting; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup lemon juice; salt and ground black pepper

Servings: persons

For the Cauliflower:
1 large cauliflower
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
For the sauce:
1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted
1 can anchovy filets (optional)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for basting
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated, or more to taste
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper

1
Place a cast iron skillet in the oven and heat to 375 degrees. Place a small pan of hot water on the floor of the oven to create steam (I always forget to do this so don't worry if you skip this step),
2
Break off and discard the outer leaves of the cauliflower. Rinse the cauliflower (leave the water clinging to it) and rub with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Place the cauliflower in the hot pan, core side down and cook until very tender all the way through when pierced with a knife., usually one to two hours. I usually roast mine two hours and get a good crisp crust on it. Be sure to baste the cauliflower with olive oil occasionally to keep it from drying out.
4
Soak anchovies, if using, for 5 minutes in milk or cool water. Rinse and pat dry.
5
In a food processor, combine all sauce ingredients and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
6
Spoon some of the sauce on the top of the cauliflower a few minutes before you remove from the oven.
7
Serve cauliflower in the skillet or from a serving plate. Cut into wedges and spoon sauce over each wedge

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Cauliflower:, 1 large cauliflower, Olive oil, Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Parmesan-Almond-Cilantro Sauce 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.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Parmesan-Almond-Cilantro Sauce

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