Alon Shaya's Whole Roasted Cauliflower and Whipped Goat Cheese
★★★★★
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
1 hour
SERVES
4 to 6
Ingredients
1
head cauliflower, whole, stem trimmed and leaves removed
2 1/2 cups
dry white wine
1/3 cup
olive oil plus more for serving
1/4 cup
kosher salt
3 tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons
unsalted butter
1 tablespoon
crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 tablespoon
sugar
1
bay leaf
1 pinch
Coarse sea salt (for serving)
4 ounces
fresh goat cheese
3 ounces
cream cheese
3 ounces
feta cheese
1/3 cup
heavy cream
2 tablespoons
olive oil plus more for serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 475° F. Bring wine, oil, salt, lemon juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot.
- Carefully lower in cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh strainer or spider, transfer cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, draining well.
- Roast, rotating pan halfway through, until brown all over, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with whipped goat cheese (recipe below).
Roasted Cauliflower
- Blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth; season with sea salt.
- Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Note: Whipped goat cheese can be made one day ahead. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
Whipped Goat Cheese
