My Dad’s 2-Ingredient Caesar Cauliflower Steals the Show
Prep
5 mins
Cook
50 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
My dad swears by this recipe, and honestly, he's onto something. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work, you get a side dish that tastes restaurant quality without the fuss. Cauliflower is packed with vitamins and fiber, making it surprisingly nutritious, and when you roast it with creamy Caesar dressing, it becomes this golden, irresistible vegetable that even skeptics will love. The best part? Most of the work happens in the oven while you relax. It's the kind of easy, impressive dish that makes you look like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 1 largehead cauliflower((2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
- 237 ml1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) caesar dressing, preferably newman’s own(12 ounces) Caesar dressing, preferably Newman’s Own)
- 2 tablespoonsgrated parmesan cheese(optional)
- 1 tablespoonchopped fresh parsley(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Remove and discard the leaves of the cauliflower and trim off the end of the stem with no florets attached. Flip the cauliflower over and cut out the tough core of the cauliflower in a cone shape, keeping the head intact.
- 2
Place the cauliflower, right-side up, in a Dutch oven. Add 1 inch of water to the bottom of the pot, cover, and steam in the oven until fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Remove the pot from the oven. Uncover, transfer the cauliflower to a plate, and carefully pour out any remaining water from the Dutch oven. Return the cauliflower to the pot and pour the dressing over, coating it completely. Roast, uncovered, until the cauliflower is well browned and the dressing is bubbling, about 20 minutes, basting with the dressing and sprinkling on the parmesan, if using, halfway through.
- 4
Garnish with the parsley, if using, before serving with a large spoon for scooping out portions and extra sauce. Leftovers can be refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!
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