Keto Whole Roasted Cauliflower

This keto whole roasted cauliflower is amazingly tender and amazingly flavorful! This is perfect for everyday or special occasion meals!

I absolutely love this keto whole roasted cauliflower! We start by boiling the cauliflower, then we coat it in a mayonnaise, cheese, and spice mixture and roast it. This cauliflower is easy enough to serve for everyday meals, but it’s also elegant enough to serve for holiday and special occasion meals.

Let’s talk about cauliflower!

There are many vegetables that are low in carbs and perfect for a keto plan, and cauliflower is one of my favorites! Besides being low in carbs, cauliflower is also low in calories and rich in nutrients. Did you know besides the white variety, cauliflower can also be green, orange, and purple? I used white cauliflower, but any color can be used to make this dish. It’s easy to incorporate this versatile vegetable into your day as it can be eaten raw or cooked. I’m always looking for new ways to prepare, cook, and to add cauliflower to dishes. I’ve roasted cauliflower after cutting it into florets; but this is my first time roasting a whole head of cauliflower and it surpassed my wildest expectations! I hope you’ll love this awesome dish as much as I do!

What other ingredients are used to make this keto whole roasted cauliflower?

We combine just a few simple ingredients to make the rub mixture for our cauliflower. But the combination makes for an incredibly delicious dish! Our rub ingredients include mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. I used the Chosen brand avocado oil mayonnaise as it’s my favorite. You can use any mayo you’d like for yours. You can also use any good melting cheese in place of the cheddar if you’d prefer. Some good options include colby, colby jack, gouda, gruyere, or Monterey jack. If you want to add a little heat, you could use pepper jack cheese. I am a huge fan of smoked paprika and love the flavor it brings to this dish. If you’d prefer, you can use regular paprika. I simply combine all the rub ingredients in a mixing bowl, then use my hands to evenly spread the mixture onto the cauliflower.

Do you have any tips for making this keto whole roasted cauliflower?

This is an easy dish to make, but there are a few things you can do to ensure yours comes out perfectly. First, you’ll want to remove the leaves from your cauliflower, then trim down the stem so the cauliflower will set level when you roast it. Then, when you boil your cauliflower, I recommend placing it stem side down as some of the stem parts are thicker and you want everything to cook evenly. The top of your cauliflower will float above the water; but that’s all right since we’re covering the stockpot which helps to steam the cauliflower. Next, I recommend starting with a block of cheese and shredding it yourself as it melts the best. Once your cauliflower is roasted, you can cut it into wedges which makes for a pretty presentation. Alternately, you can cut the cauliflower into bite sized pieces and serve it that way.

Need some more keto roasted vegetable recipes? Here are a few of our favorites!

Keto Maple Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Low Carb Roasted Radishes

Roasted Asparagus with Asiago and Bacon

Roasted Kohlrabi

Helpful Hints:

*You’ll want to remove the leaves from your cauliflower and trim the stem before boiling the cauliflower.

*To serve, you can cut your cauliflower into wedges or you can cut it into smaller pieces.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large stockpot
• 8×8 inch baking pan
• Small mixing bowl

Splash of Encouragement:

***Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Psalm 105:1***