Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Goat Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
3%
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Goat Cheese
45 min.
6
376kcal

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Get ready to elevate your side dish game with this show-stopping Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Goat Cheese! This vegetarian and gluten-free delight is not only incredibly delicious but also surprisingly easy to make. Imagine a perfectly roasted cauliflower, tender on the inside and beautifully browned on the outside, nestled in a creamy cloud of tangy, whipped goat cheese. It's a flavor and texture explosion that will have everyone asking for seconds!

This recipe is perfect for a dinner party, a special weeknight meal, or anytime you want to impress your guests with a visually stunning and incredibly flavorful dish. The cauliflower is first gently simmered in a flavorful broth, infusing it with delicious herbs and spices. Then, it's roasted to golden perfection, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.

And the whipped goat cheese? Oh, it's the star of the show! Creamy goat cheese is blended with feta, cream cheese, and a touch of cream, creating a luxurious and velvety smooth dip that complements the cauliflower beautifully. Best of all, you can make the whipped goat cheese a day ahead, making this dish even easier to prepare. Trust me, this recipe is a winner. Prepare to be amazed by how simple it is to create such an elegant and delicious dish. Get ready to impress!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • head cauliflower 
  • servings sea salt (for serving)
  • ounces cream cheese 
  • 2.5 cups wine dry white
  • ounces feta cheese 
  • ounces goat cheese fresh
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
  • tablespoon pepper red crushed
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Bring wine, oil, kosher salt, juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Add cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15-20 minutes.
  3. Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh spider, transfer cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet, draining well. Roast, rotating sheet halfway through, until brown all over, 30-40 minutes.
  4. While cauliflower is roasting, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until smooth; season with sea salt.
  5. Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle with oil.
  6. Transfer cauliflower to a plate.
  7. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt.
  8. Serve with whipped goat cheese.
  9. DO AHEAD: Whipped goat cheese can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories376kcal
Protein11.31%
Fat73.13%
Carbs15.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.52
Glycemic Load
3.06
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.716956397761%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.06mg
Catechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
0.55mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.49mg
Naringenin
0.48mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:375.86kcal
18.79%
Fat:25.62g
39.41%
Saturated Fat:13.75g
85.91%
Carbohydrates:12.26g
4.09%
Net Carbohydrates:9.85g
3.58%
Sugar:6.16g
6.85%
Cholesterol:60.6mg
20.2%
Sodium:5244.89mg
228.04%
Alcohol:10.3g
100%
Alcohol %:4.51%
100%
Protein:8.92g
17.83%
Vitamin C:49.19mg
59.62%
Vitamin A:1153.22IU
23.06%
Vitamin K:21.12µg
20.11%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.83%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.9%
Phosphorus:184.89mg
18.49%
Folate:66.28µg
16.57%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.4%
Calcium:158.12mg
15.81%
Potassium:438.55mg
12.53%
Vitamin E:1.68mg
11.2%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.91%
Copper:0.21mg
10.38%
Fiber:2.41g
9.63%
Magnesium:34.97mg
8.74%
Iron:1.47mg
8.15%
Zinc:1.14mg
7.61%
Selenium:5.3µg
7.57%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.62%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.6%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.76%
Source:Epicurious