Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Chimichurri Sauce

This recipe for whole roasted cauliflower with chimichurri sauce is both stunning and substantial.

Served whole, it's a perfect main dish for one, or quarter it and serve it as an appetizer for four. 

• 1 whole cauliflower, leaves trimmed off
• ½ cup olive oil, divided
• ½ cup fresh parsley
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons fresh oregano
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

How to Make Oven Baked Cauliflower

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
• Rinse the cauliflower, then use ¼ cup of olive oil, to coat the whole head, top to bottom, of cauliflower.
• Place in a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 30 minutes.
• Remove aluminum foil and cook for an additional 60 minutes. The cauliflower will be golden brown when fully cooked.
• Meanwhile, in a small food processor, combine the remaining olive oil, herbs, garlic, and spices. Blitz till combined, but still slightly chunky.
• Remove cauliflower from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before topping with chimichurri sauce and serving.

Roasted Cauliflower is the Best Cauliflower

Cauliflower is in season year-round, but it does peak in the fall. I'm sure we've all eaten overdone, boiled cauliflower and thought it tasted like glue.

Roasting it in an oven (or on a grill) is a gorgeous way to cook cauliflower because it brings out the flavor, caramelizes it ever so slightly, and makes it perfectly tender. 

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What is Chimichurri Sauce?

Chimichurri is an Argentinian sauce typically used on grilled meat. The chimichurri topping is not essential, but it's a tangy, complementary flavor that does not disappoint.

Alternatively, I think a splash of garlic butter would also taste great with the cauliflower. 

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I hope you enjoy this healthy, whole roasted cauliflower recipe!