Whole Baked Crispy Cauliflower

So pretty to serve and super easy to prepare. This is a crispy canvas for any flavour theme. So yummy!

Pre-heat oven to 450F.

First, in a large pot, generously salt the water and gently boil the washed whole head of cauliflower for about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let dry for a while. 

In an oven proof pan, simply season the entire head of cauliflower with lots of olive oil, salt and pepper. Pop it in the oven for 45-55 min. Need to see the char...

While this bakes, prepare a sauce that will be poured over the head once cooked. Make more sauce than you think as it is easily absorbed by the hot cauliflower and delicious to scoop with every bite. Pick a glavour profile and wing it. 

Here is a Mediterranean version:

Greek Extra virgin Olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon and its zest.

Handful of chopped capers and 1 garlic clove, minced. 

Paprika, garlic salt, dried Greek oregano, bunch of fresh chopped basil and parsley, salt and pepper. 

Look for texture. Pine nuts, baked quinoa crisps, croutons, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds etc...

Look for freshness with a variety of herbs. And lots.

Mint, cilantro and harissa,

Cumin, shallots  etc.

Also fun to lay the cauliflower on a bed of yogourt, hummus, buratta or any other spreadable. 

This dish takes tons of flavour. Just decide the slant and enjoy as a side or main dish.

YUM...and fun to make.