How to Roast Cauliflower in the Oven – how to roast a whole head of cauliflower in the oven so it turns out every time!

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Could not be easier, you guys!

This is one of those recipes that always comes in handy – a whole head of cauliflower is a great entree or it can be cut up to be used in a salad or just as a regular side dish!  

How to Roast a Whole Cauliflower:

• Preheat your oven to 400.
• Remove leaves and stem from cauliflower so the bottom is flat.
• Rub with garlic, olive oil, salt pepper.
• Roast in oven for 30-40 minutes.

How to Reheat Cauliflower:

I get asked this question a lot – honestly the best way is to put it back in the oven at 350 until it is hot.  You can also reheat it in the microwave, but it can get a little mushy.  Otherwise, you could also sauté in a saucepan on the stove top too!

Other cauliflower recipes:

• Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps (Whole30/Paleo)
• Roasted Cauliflower Mason Jar Salads (Whole30/Paleo)
• Curried Cauliflower Soup (Whole30/Paleo)
• Italian Roasted Cauliflower Salad (Whole30/Paleo)

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How to Roast Cauliflower (in the oven)

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• Author: Erin Jensen
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 1 head of cauliflower 1x
• Category: Entree
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American

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How to Roast Cauliflower in the Oven – how to roast a whole head of cauliflower in the oven so it turns out every time!

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Ingredients

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Garlic Rub

• 2–3 raw garlic cloves, very finely minced or grated
• 2–3 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil

Cauliflower

• 1 whole head of cauliflower with leaves removed and bottom stem cut so it is flat
• salt
• pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Combine Garlic Rub ingredients in small bowl.
3. Take cauliflower and place in cast iron skillet (a cookie sheet will work too).
4. Rub Garlic Rub all over cauliflower and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Place in oven on middle rack for 30-40 minutes (for a firm texture).
6. Remove and let cool slightly.

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Notes

• You can omit the the Garlic Rub, if desired, and simply use olive oil, salt and pepper.
• If you want to speed up the cooking process you can also cook a whole head of cauliflower in your Instant Pot!