Alon Shaya's Whole Roasted Cauliflower and Whipped Goat Cheese
Genius Recipes
Photo by James Ransom
- Serves
- 4 to 6
- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 1 Hour
Cauliflower poached in a winey, punchy broth, then roasted -- whole -- results in a brown and crackly masterpiece. Topped with a creamy, tangy sauce, Alon Shaya's cauliflower is pure genius. Adapted slightly from Bon Appetit Magazine.
Ingredients
Roasted Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower, whole, stem trimmed and leaves removed
- 2 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup olive oil plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pinch Coarse sea salt (for serving)
Whipped Goat Cheese
- 4 ounce fresh goat cheese
- 3 ounce cream cheese
- 3 ounce feta cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon olive oil plus more for serving
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Alon Shaya's Whole Roasted Cauliflower and Whipped Goat Cheese
Directions
Roasted Cauliflower
- Step 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.
- Step 2
Carefully lower in cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Step 3
Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh strainer or spider, transfer cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, draining well.
- Step 4
Roast, rotating pan halfway through, until brown all over, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Step 5
Transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with whipped goat cheese (recipe below).
Whipped Goat Cheese
- Step 1
Blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth; season with sea salt.
- Step 2
Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Step 3
Note: Whipped goat cheese can be made one day ahead. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.