Garlic and Smoked Paprika Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Whole roasted cauliflower is a showstopping healthy baked main or side dish. The garlic and smoked paprika give it a wonderful flavor, while the cauliflower gets soft inside and crispy on the outside.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower
• 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• Pomegranate
• Cilantro
• Roasted potatoes
• Vegetables

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
2. 2Prepare the cauliflower by removing the leaves. Wash and dry the head of cauliflower, then cut the stalk so the cauliflower sits flat. Score a cross with a sharp knife in the core of the cauliflower, but be careful that you don’t cut off any florets. This is to allow the core to cook more evenly. Set aside.
3. 3In a small bowl, stir the minced garlic, smoked paprika, oil and salt and pepper.
4. 4Rub or brush the smoked paprika mixture all over the cauliflower, then place it into a cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish. Cover with a lid or foil and roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until the cauliflower is soft. Remove the lid or foil and cook for a further 25 minutes or until the outside becomes lightly browned.
5. 5If desired, to serve, add roasted potatoes and vegetables around the cauliflower in the pan. Serve carved into slices.