Ingredients
– 1 whole cauliflower
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
– 1 tablespoon mild smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus about 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water
– Juice of half a lemon
– 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
– 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2-Next, trim the leaves from the bottom of the cauliflower.
3-Place the cauliflower in a pot of salted water (or stock) to season the inside. Bring the pot to a boil and cook the cauliflower for about 10 minutes.
4-Carefully remove the cauliflower and place it in a cast iron or heavy oven-safe skillet.
5-Drizzle olive oil over the entire cauliflower.
6-In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Then sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the cauliflower.
7-Place the skillet in the oven and roast for approximately 15 minutes.
8-Remove from the oven and garnish with the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and additional olive oil.
9-Serve with extra feta cheese and lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Last Step:
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🔥 Roasting whole cauliflower yields a crispy outside and tender inside with earthy flavor.
🌿 Adjust seasoning or pair with sauces like pesto or roasted pepper tomato sauce for variety.
🥓 Use butter or bacon fat instead of olive oil for richness; add bacon bits for added flavor appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 296mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 11mg