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Vegan Roasted whole Cauliflower for your thanksgiving center piece. Cripsy Roasted with a turkey marinade.
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Whole roasted cauliflower

Impress your guests this holiday season with a delicious and healthy whole roasted cauliflower dish, marinated in tarragon, sage, paprika, and ginger. This vegan alternative to the classic Thanksgiving turkey will be a hit at any festive gathering.
Course Vegan Sides
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower, christmas, main dish, no oil, oil-free, roasted whole cauliflower, side dish, sugar-free, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian, wfpb, whole food plant-based
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 84kcal
Author Jasmin Hackmann

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Cauliflower

Marinade

  • ½ cups 120ml water
  • 2 tablespoon 30ml veggie broth
  • 2 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 tablespoon 30ml low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon + 2 tsp 40ml lemon juice
  • lemon zest of a quarter lemon
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoons ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sage. dried
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon tarragon dried
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste

Instructions

  • Prepare Cauliflower: Trim outer leaves, keep the stem, and make a few incisions.
  • Mix Marinade: Combine marinade ingredients until creamy and flavorful.
  • Coat Cauliflower: Brush marinade over the cauliflower for even coverage.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), roast cauliflower for 40 minutes, reapplying marinade every 10 minutes.
  • Check Doneness: Pierce with a fork for tenderness; adjust cooking time as needed.
  • Serve: Present on a platter with roasted veggies for a colorful display.

Notes

  • Roasting Time: 40 to 60 minutes; adjust based on oven and preferred texture.
  • Prevent Over-Browning: Cover with foil if browning too quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 197mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g