Vegan Lemon Butter Whole Roasted Cauliflower

What Makes Whole Roasted Cauliflower so Amazing?

Have you tried whole roasted cauliflower? Our first time to try it was during Thanksgiving a few years ago. We made a delicious whole roasted cauliflower that was rich and savory, complete with vegan gravy!

Whole roasted cauliflower not only looks impressive, it turns out so tender when slow roasted in the oven. This cauliflower dish is paired with lemon and thyme which really give it loads of light flavor.

How to Make Whole Roasted Cauliflower

There are a lot of tips on how to cut your whole cauliflower. Here are mine: flip your cauliflower upside down, cut a small but not deep circle around the stem area, gently remove the part you cut and the leaves. BUT BE CAUTIOUS on the depth that the knife goes! I have accidentally cut too deep and then you have a broken cauliflower…perfect for florets, not perfect for whole roasting.

Next add your flavor! Our lemon thyme vegan butter mix is the perfact pair to this cauliflower. To 'infuse' your cauliflower for maximum flavor, while your cauliflower is still turned upside down pour half the mixture into it. DO THIS OVER YOUR PAN! Some of it will escape via the top of the cauliflower. Shake around your butter mixture while still upside down, flip right side up and baste your cauliflower with remaining lemon butter! Roast covered in your oven and then uncover and roast some more to get that beautiful browned look!

Fresh Ingredients are Better for This Cauliflower

Can we talk about fresh ingredients? Using fresh lemon juice and thyme work best in this recipe. BUT…I know those can run on the pricier side. If you want to substitute fresh lemon juice with lemon juice concentrate and fresh thyme with dry thyme, you can. I cannot guarantee it will taste the same. Fresh ingredients do work better here for bringing out the lemon and thyme flavor.

Impress Your Dinner Guests

Yes, your dinner guests will be impressed and they will all be asking for the recipe especially if you serve it with our romesco sauce. This dish is easy, flavor filled and impressive for dinner guests yet still easy for a weeknight dinner!If you make this, we would love to know, tag @badtothebowl on social media.