Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Almond Brown Butter Recipe
Whole roasted cauliflower makes a great vegetarian main course, fit to be the centerpiece of Thanksgiving or any special meal. What pushes this dish over the top is the almond brown butter, which adds crunch and decadence to the humble vegetable.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
From Voraciously staff writer Aaron Hutcherson.
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Ingredients
measuring cupServings: 6
Directions
Time Icon Active: 15 mins| Total: 1 hour 45 minsStep 1
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, thyme, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper to combine. Trim all the leaves from the base of the cauliflower. Trim the thick part of the stalk as much as needed so the cauliflower can sit flat.
Step 3
Place the cauliflower bottom side up in a medium cast-iron skillet, Dutch oven or another similarly sized dish. Brush the bottom with some of the olive oil mixture. Flip the cauliflower right side up and brush with the remaining olive oil mixture until the cauliflower is evenly coated.
Step 4
Cover tightly with aluminum foil or a lid and roast for 30 minutes. Uncover, baste with the oil from the pan, and continue roasting for 1 hour more, basting every 20 to 30 minutes, if desired, until a knife can be inserted into the cauliflower with little to no resistance and the cauliflower is nicely browned. Transfer to a platter for serving.
Step 5
Place a medium, preferably stainless steel (so you can easily see the color of the butter), skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and cook, stirring and swirling the skillet regularly, until the butter turns a light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the almonds, reduce the heat to low, and continue to cook, stirring and swirling the skillet regularly, until the almonds are toasted and the butter is nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour the almond brown butter over the cauliflower, then carve it into thick wedges or slices, and serve warm.
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Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories
168
Fat
13 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Carbohydrates
11 g
Sodium
254 mg
Cholesterol
5 mg
Protein
5 g
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
4 g
This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.
From Voraciously staff writer Aaron Hutcherson.
Tested by Aaron Hutcherson and Olga Massov.
Published November 8, 2022
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