Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Goat Cheese

By Wewah

Ingredients

• dry white wine
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• fresh lemon juice
• unsalted butter
• crushed red pepper flakes
• sugar
• bay leaf
• head of cauliflower, leaves removed
• fresh goat cheese
• cream cheese
• feta
• heavy cream
• olive oil plus more for serving
• Coarse sea salt (for serving)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 475°. Bring wine, oil, kosher salt, juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15-20 minutes.

Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh spider, transfer cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet, draining well. Roast, rotating sheet halfway through, until brown all over, 30-40 minutes.

While cauliflower is roasting, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until smooth; season with sea salt. Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle with oil.

Transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with whipped goat cheese.

DO AHEAD: Whipped goat cheese can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.