Buttery Whole Roasted Cauliflower
A whole head of cauliflower simmered in chicken stock until tender, then drizzled with melted butter, sprinkled with Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper, and roasted at 425°F until golden, with a quick broil to brown the top. Makes 4 servings in about 40 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock or more (enough to cover cauliflower)
- 1 medium-sized head of cauliflower rinsed, patted dry
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Bring Chicken Stock to a Boil: In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring chicken stock to a boil.
- Prepare and Simmer Cauliflower: Meanwhile, using a knife, cut off bottom of cauliflower and remove any outer leaves. Do not break cauliflower apart. Transfer cauliflower to pot of stock and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until a knife slides easily into the stem.
- Prepare Cauliflower to Roast: Using tongs, transfer cauliflower from pot to 8x8-inch baking pan or large cast-iron skillet. Spoon some chicken stock atop cauliflower, drizzle on melted butter, then sprinkle on grated Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Roast Cauliflower: Transfer baking pan to the oven and bake until cauliflower is golden, about 9 to 10 minutes, basting with the pan juices halfway through. Then move pan to highest oven rack, turn on oven broiler, and broil for 30 to 60 seconds more, until the top is browned in spots.
- Serve: Remove pan from oven, drizzle the pan juices over the top, then serve.
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Notes
Refrigerator Storage: Store cooked and cooled cauliflower in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions: Reheat in the oven at 400°F or in 30-second increments in the microwave until warmed throughout.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg