Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower
Description
This whole roasted cauliflower is a crowd-pleaser and an elegant alternative to pouring melted cheese over a steamed head. Roasting deepens the flavor, and the sauce balances acidity and umami with a luxurious texture that lights up the tender, browned brassica. Cauliflower is a nutritional powerhouse: high in fiber and antioxidants, notably sulforaphane, which has shown anti-cancer properties.
Ingredients
6 servings MAKES
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2 tsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, sweet or hot (optional)
- 1 head of garlic, whole and uncut
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 Tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice or cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp miso
Directions
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Step 1
Heat your oven to 375˚F/190˚C. -
Step 2
Trim the bottom of the cauliflower, removing any leaves. Rub the head all over with the olive oil and sprinkle it with ¼ tsp salt and the paprika (if using). Put the cauliflower and garlic in an ovenproof pot large enough to comfortably hold them, cover it with a lid, and put it in the oven for about 45 minutes. At this point the garlic should be browned and tender; if it is, remove it from the pot and return the cauliflower to the oven with the lid off. -
Step 3
While the cauliflower gets brown on top, make the sauce. Squeeze all the garlic out of its skin into a bowl or mortar and add the egg yolk. Use a whisk or pestle to pulverize the garlic and yolk, then add the lemon or vinegar and miso, whisking or pounding vigorously to create a creamy emulsion. Taste the sauce for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed, and add a little water if it’s not a pourable consistency. -
Step 4
Once the cauliflower is browned to your liking, remove it from the oven, transfer it to a serving bowl, pour the sauce over it, and enjoy.
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