Alon Shaya's Whole Roasted Cauliflower and Whipped Goat Cheese

By lorik

Ingredients

• Roasted Cauliflower:
• Serves 4 to 6
• 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
• Coarse sea salt (for serving)
• Whipped Goat Cheese:
• 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

Details

Adapted from food52.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.
2. Carefully lower in cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh strainer or spider, transfer cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, draining well.
4. Roast, rotating pan halfway through, until brown all over, 30 to 40 minutes.
5. Transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with whipped goat cheese (recipe below).

Whipped Goat Cheese:
1. Blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth; season with sea salt.
2. Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Note: Whipped goat cheese can be made one day ahead. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.