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Whole roasted cauliflower with a garlic and herb sauce

A whole cauliflower is simmered until tender, roasted until golden, and served with a garlic and herb sauce.

Adapted from Great British Chefs.

Whole roasted cauliflower with a garlic and herb sauce, plated
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Whole roasted cauli... 0/0 COOK 1COOK 2
1Preheat and oil dish
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 and add 1 tbsp...
2Prepare cauliflower
3Plate and serve
+ 8 more steps in the app
Whole roasted cauli... 0/0 COOK 2COOK 1
1Preheat and oil dish
2Prepare cauliflower
Carefully remove the stem from the cauliflower and...
3Plate and serve
+ 8 more steps in the app

Ingredients

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1. Preheat and oil dish COOK 2

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 and add 1 tbsp olive oil to a medium-sized roasting dish

2. Prepare cauliflower COOK 1

  • Carefully remove the stem from the cauliflower and remove any outer leaves, so it sits flat

3. Mise en place COOK 2

  • Prep 4 garlic cloves: mince

4. Boil cauliflower COOK 1

  • In a large stockpot, bring the vegetable stock to a boil and add the head of cauliflower so it’s submerged
  • Add more hot water on top, if needed

5. Roast cauliflower COOK 1

  • Transfer the cauliflower to the roasting dish and top with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt and pepper
  • Roast for 45 minutes until golden

6. Prepare sauce base COOK 2

  • In a small saucepan on medium heat, add the vegan butter
  • Add the garlic cloves, mixed dried herbs, ground nutmeg, plain flour, salt and pepper, and whisk to combine
  • Once it begins to thicken, stir in the dairy-free milk slowly
🤝 Cook 1 hands the saucepan to Cook 2.

7. Plate and serve BOTH

  • Place the cauliflower on a serving dish and pour the sauce on top, saving a bit extra in a jug for individual servings
  • Slice, serve and enjoy

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