Whole Roasted Cauliflower

5 from 5 votes

This Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe is beautiful, flavorful and substantial enough to eat on its own or as a side dish to a main protein. Steaming the cauliflower gives you a tender, soft bite but it will not fall apart on you. The sauce is creamy with a kick!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cauliflower bake, cauliflower recipe, steamed cauliflower, vegetarian dish, vegetarian side dish

Servings:

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower
⅓ cup vegan mayo any
1 teaspoon hot sauce any you like
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt to taste
½ teaspoon pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon pesto sun-dried tomato or any

Instructions

Wash and cut the stem off of the cauliflower so that it lays flat. Add some water to a pot and place your cauliflower. Lid on and steam it for 10 minutes on medium-low. 10 minutes from the boiling point.
In the meantime, mix together the remaining ingredients for your sauce.
Place your steamed cauliflower onto a baking dish lined with parchment paper and turn into Picasso by slathering it in your sauce.
Bake in a preheated 425F (220C) oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden. The timing will depend on the oven.

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