Our cauliflower wasn’t dry at all, you could roast it for 45-60 minutes instead, but feel free to add some oil if needed . I would add about 3 tbsp of oil and no water. Tasty! Whole roasted cauliflower is a great alternative to any roast meat, so you can enjoy it as a main dish or side dish, it’s up to you! Hi Joshua! I’ve improved the recipe by adding 2 tbsp of water instead of 2 tsp. Did you use the same ingredients and followed all the steps? I had a large cauliflower so it cooked for 1hour in the oven, I also put a bowl of water in the oven along with it when cooking. Make sure to cover the roast tightly for the first 40 minutes of cooking time. Sounds so good So glad you liked it! Admittedly, I could eat the gravy by the spoonful. I like to use a basting brush to rub the marinade all over the cauliflower, but it’s not necessary. Hi Tulip! You’re so welcome Hope you enjoy it! Thanks a lot Have a beautiful week! Once the whole roasted cauliflower comes out of the oven, I recommend cutting it like you would a round cake. So happy to have found this! Just made this and it’s absolutely delicious! What could I use as a substitute for the tahini? 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 11. Remove from the heat. Please leave a comment below, share it or rate it. Hi Thomas! Transfer into the pan and add the water. Oven roasted whole cauliflower is the perfect vegan roast for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas or a Sunday dinner with family. please leave a star review and a comment below! Add some oil if necessary. ★☆ Next time, I will reduce the amount of water a bit. If you only have a small casserole dish or roasting pan, just cook the potatoes and carrots in a separate dish. Pour about a 1/3 cup of gravy over top of the potatoes and carrots. So easy. Hi Kristen! You could also cover your dish with a baking sheet if your dish is deep enough. We have a sesame allergy, Hi Katie! Preheat the oven to 350ºF or 180ºC and bake until warm throughout (ideally covered with aluminum foil). I’m so happy to hear that So glad you enjoyed it! LOVE the simplicity of this recipe, but it’s also so impressive! Jump to:Ingredients The very first time I roasted a whole head of cauliflower, I made it for a holiday dinner and the whole family LOVED it. Just leave it out, it adds a nice touch but won’t compromise the overall flavor of the gravy if you don’t add any. I like to baste the cauliflower with the homemade gravy to keep it moist and really amplify the flavor. Mushrooms would be great, too! https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/272772/vegan-roasted-curry-cauliflower ★☆ After a google search I came across your blog, and am so happy I did! See my disclosure policy. Rinse and pat dry the trimmed cauliflower head. Ingredients 2 tbsp tahini, see notes 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 1 large head of cauliflower Hi Lisa! 5 tablespoon cornstarch 13. Thanks for a great recipe. It’s a delicious side or main dish. You can also chop the cauliflower and reheat it in a skillet. I like to make cauliflower steaks with a dijon, liquid amino, nutritional yeast glaze. Place the cauliflower upside-down and pour 1/3 cup of the gravy into it. Pour 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the pan, then place the pan in the oven and roast for 60 minutes. Gravy 1. Hope it helps! 1/4 teaspoon pepper 12. If you find the potatoes are drying out, add a little more veggie stock to the pan. Feel free to use oil instead of tahini (extra virgin oil is my favorite choice, but any oil will do). At that point I chucked some water over it and put a lid in and bunged it in the hot Aga oven for 15 mins. It’s so dang good and tastes CRAZY similar to a traditional pot roast, while of course being 100% vegan. It’s what gives bacon alternatives that perfect smokey flavor. Did you make this? Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes, brushing the cauliflower with more gravy halfway through. Try to use a smaller cauliflower or bake at a higher temperature. I also add some smoked paprika for a little OOMPH. Hi Dorothy! While cauliflower is cooking, drizzle 1/4 tsp of olive oil into the small bowl of reserved cauliflower bits that have fallen away from the florets and toss to coat. Oven roasted whole cauliflower made with potatoes, carrots, and a delicious gravy. Hi Anna! Home » Vegan Recipes » Whole Roasted Cauliflower. 1 teaspoon parsley 8. I also used minced fresh garlic instead of using powder, subbed smoked paprika for the regular, and doubled the turmeric. I used to dislike cauliflower too, but you’re totally right in that people most often just don’t know what to do with it. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes. The flavours are great, but I found it a bit dry, even after roasting for 1.15 hrs. It can be prepared as a whole roasted cauliflower, cauliflower steaks, or florets. I had bought cauliflower to start making some of Oz Telems recipes. Remove from the oven and serve while hot. Keeping up with the roast tradition, this cauliflower roast is surrounded by carrots and potatoes. Check to see if it fits then place the cauliflower on a cutting board, separate the leaves from the head a little bit and rub the herbs and spices mix all over. Hi Natasha!! Place the cauliflower head on a cutting board with the stem facing upwards. This looks amazing! I love how the potatoes just soak up all that savory gravy. Hope it helps! Hi Ruth! Check at 40 minutes. The secret to making a “meaty”-tasting gravy is to use soy sauce and a little Worcestershire sauce (be careful not to get one that contains anchovies). Cut and remove the leaves from the head of cauliflower. Find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. This was absolutely delicious You can also use your hands, a spoon or even a paper napkin. Arrange the potatoes and carrots in a roasting dish with the cauliflower in the center.