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Whole Roasted Cauliflower


  • Author: Tania Van Pelt
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower (whole, stem trimmed and leaves removed)
  • 2 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup olive oil (plus more for serving)
  • 1/4 cup sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Coarse sea salt (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 475° F. Bring wine, oil, salt, lemon juice, butter, red pepper flakes, honey, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Carefully lower in cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh strainer, transfer cauliflower to a roasting pan. Drain well before placing the cauliflower in the oven.
  3. Roast, rotating pan halfway through, until brown all over, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt.

Notes

Adapted from Alon Shaya's recipe