Name: Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & Parmesan
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (see Tip); 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & Parmesan

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This whole roasted cauliflower recipe is incredibly easy--and requires just 5 minutes of active time--but delivers a healthy side dish that's impressive enough for entertaining. A mixture of Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze adds tons of flavor. Serve the whole roasted cauliflower with roast chicken, turkey or pork or as part of a vegetarian meal.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 8, 2021

Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

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Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (see Tip)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Remove leaves from cauliflower. Slice the bottom of the core off so that it will sit evenly on the baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil all over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, core-side up, for 45 minutes.
Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and balsamic glaze together in a small bowl. Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Using a fork, gently separate the florets and drizzle the oil-and-vinegar mixture over and into the cauliflower. Roast, core-side down, for 15 more minutes.
Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Combine Parmesan and thyme; pat all over the surface and into the crevices of the cauliflower. Return to the oven and roast, core-side down, until tender and browned, about 15 minutes more. Before serving, drizzle the cauliflower with any excess vinaigrette that has accumulated on the baking sheet.

Tips

Tip: Balsamic glaze is balsamic vinegar that's cooked until it's very thick. Look for it with other vinegars in well-stocked supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

149	Calories
10g	Fat
11g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 149
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g	11%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Vitamin A 127IU	3%
Vitamin C 72mg	80%
Folate 85mcg	21%
Sodium 370mg	16%
Calcium 121mg	9%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 27mg	6%
Potassium 463mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.