Roasted Cauliflower with Lemony, Garlicky and Capers Dressing
Author Notes: I got this recipe from Adam's mom. I made it for my brother one time, and I wasn't sure if he was going to like it (he is a picky eater), he very much enjoyed it. For my brother, this is one of the top 5 foods that I make for him. When ever I ask him what to make for him he always asks for this recipe. —adamnsvetcooking
Serves 4
For the cauliflower
- 1 Medium size cauliflower
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lemony, Garlicky, Capers Dressing
- The juice of one lemon
- 4 Large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Capers, plus 1 tbs of it's brine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pre-heat the oven to 375ºF.
- The cauliflower is going to be roasted whole. Remove the leaves of the cauliflower, making sure that the florets remain intact. Wash the cauliflower and dry it. Place the cauliflower in a backing dish (I used a pie dish). Drizzle olive oil on top of the cauliflower and season with salt and pepper. (I would say I used about a table spoon of salt and pepper). Massage the oil, salt and pepper into the cauliflower. Place in the oven and roast for about 30 to 40 mins, until cauliflower can be easily pierced with a fork.
- While the cauliflower is roasting make the dressing. Chop the capers and add to a prep bowl. To the capers add the copped parsley, minced garlic, the juice of one lemon, and oil. Mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Take the cauliflower out of the oven after is roasted. Very carefully quarter it and poor the dressing over it while its still hot.
- Enjoy!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Cauliflower Recipe
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about 2 years ago Margie
Tried this last night. Didn't have any parsley so used garlic chives, delish!
almost 5 years ago jeannepmeyer
Note to self (and all): To save time, I used an immersion blender with the oil and garlic. Um, that's only good if you're serving major garlic freaks. Don't do it!
almost 6 years ago edamame2003
I loved this recipe when you posted it, and finally made it last night. It was so easy and delicious--I actually ate the entire cauliflower (thankfully, not all in one sitting). thank you for the great recipes!
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
I am glad that you made the recipe and loved it... I always get very excited when other people make my recipe :)
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
If the cauliflower is on the larger side, I reduce the temp to 350°C and bake it until is done, or some times I cut it half and roasted that way. Thanks cheese1227 for the different recommendations :)
almost 6 years ago ody
My fiance made this last night---I love the idea of roasting the whole head, but it didn't work out for us. In order to get the thing to cook through we eventually had to cover it with foil and put a little water in the baking dish. Maybe this method will work only if your head of cauliflower is on the small side?
In any case, the flavor combination was lovely. In the future I'll break up the cauliflower into florets to get more thorough cooking and more browning, and I might add a touch of sweetness---either roast some garlic in the pan with the cauliflower or add a few peas to the finished dish.
almost 6 years ago cheese1227
I used a whole, large head and it cooked evenly but I did lower the heat 325 so that it was not too brown on the outside before it was fully cooked.
almost 6 years ago ody
That works, too! (I didn't get home until after it had been in the oven for most of the allotted time, so that's how we ended up with the foil.) Do you remember how long it took at 325?
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
By the way I like your idea of roasting the garlic along side with the cauliflower, I think that will bring good flavor to the dish. Especially for the people that are bit squeamish eating raw garlic! I will have to try it next time.
almost 6 years ago cheese1227
I don't remember the timing on the 325 route. I used a meat fork to test for doneness in the center of the cauliflower.
almost 6 years ago filetmignon
That sounds absolutely delicious and is seemingly easy to do! I'm going to have to try it.
almost 6 years ago cheese1227
Making this for dinner! It's rainy, cold and I have all the ingredients already in the house so that means there is no getting out of my slippers today. I LOVE when that happens.
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
Hhaha I love those days too... Well I hope your toes stay toasty and cozy and dinner comes out great!
almost 6 years ago lapadia
Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe!
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
Thank you lapadia! Congrads on that beautiful pie!
almost 6 years ago TwinKs
What a beautiful dish! Planning on roasting my own using this recipe very soon!! Thank-you for sharing!! Best of Luck to you!
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
Thank you! Let me know how it turns out :)
almost 6 years ago cheese1227
The whole head presentation of this dish is really nice.
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
Thanks cheese1227!
almost 6 years ago gingerroot
This looks delicious. I love that you use the whole cauliflower - what a great presentation!
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
Thank you! I hope you try it.
almost 6 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
Love this recipe! And what a beautiful presentation and photo! Saved to make really soon!!
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
Thank you! Let me know how it turns out :)
almost 6 years ago healthierkitchen
Love! Must make a beautiful presentation too!
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
It does! I am glad that you like it:)
almost 6 years ago Sagegreen
Love the capers and lemon with this!
almost 6 years ago adamnsvetcooking
Thanks Sage:)