AccueilSlow-Cooked Whole Cauliflower: A Simple, Flavorful Delight
Slow-Cooked Whole Cauliflower: A Simple, Flavorful Delight
Cauliflower is not just a vegetable; it’s a canvas of culinary versatility. From being finely chopped as a rice substitute to transforming into a pizza crust, its adaptability is unmatched. This recipe celebrates cauliflower in its most natural form, cooking it whole to preserve its nutrients and flavors, enhanced by a classic blend of butter, sage, and lemon.
This slow-cooked whole cauliflower dish, encrusted with Parmesan and seasoned to perfection, showcases the vegetable’s elegance and simplicity. It’s a testament to how minimal waste and maximum flavor can coexist beautifully in a single recipe. The slow cooker method ensures the cauliflower becomes perfectly tender, while the cheese forms a delightful crust, and the natural juices create a savory sauce when mixed with fresh parsley.
Recipe Overview:
Servings: 4-6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours, 10 minutes
Ingredients:
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AccueilSlow-Cooked Whole Cauliflower: A Simple, Flavorful Delight
Slow-Cooked Whole Cauliflower: A Simple, Flavorful Delight
1 large whole cauliflower (leaves included)
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped sage
1 lemon, for juice and zest
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup powdered Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
Leave the greens attached to the cauliflower and place it whole in the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix the garlic, melted butter, sage, and lemon zest. Pour this mixture over the cauliflower, using your fingers to ensure it’s evenly distributed.
Season the cauliflower with salt and pepper, then generously sprinkle the powdered Parmesan cheese all over it.
Carefully pour the lemon juice around the base of the cauliflower in the slow cooker, avoiding washing off the cheese and butter mixture.
Set the slow cooker on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours and 30 minutes, letting the cauliflower become tender and flavorful.
After cooking, remove the cauliflower gently, add parsley to the leftover liquid in the slow cooker, and stir to create the sauce.
Slice the cauliflower, serve on a platter, and drizzle the parsley-infused cooking liquid over the top for an added burst of flavor.
Enjoy this wholesome, effortlessly elegant dish that brings out the best in cauliflower, making it the star of your meal with its tender texture and rich flavors.
