This whole roasted cauliflower with spicy whipped feta is a delicious appetizer or side dish. This recipe is simple to prepare, and it’s a great low carb addition to any meal!

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When Alex and I were in New Orleans last month, we had dinner at Domenica, a restaurant recommended to me by my friend Julie. She said we had to get the cauliflower, so we trusted her suggestion and we were not disappointed! We went with Alex’s parents, and everyone at the table raved about how good it was! It was hard to believe something so simple could be so tasty, but a whole roasted cauliflower served with a whipped feta cheese turned out to be a fantastic combination.

As soon as I got home, I knew I had to try to recreate this in my kitchen! I loved that the ingredients were simple, and it seemed like a pretty easy recipe to throw together. While this isn’t the exact Domenica roasted cauliflower recipe, it’s the closest I could get in my own kitchen! (I have a hunch that theirs contained a lot of butter!) But it’s an easy and delicious appetizer or side dish to serve to your friends and family. If you like this recipe, be sure to try my Crazy Feta, too!

How to Make Whole Roasted Cauliflower

A head of Cauliflower

If you’ve never toasted a whole cauliflower, don’t worry! It’s really straightforward. Remove the leaves and cut the bottom off so that it can sit flat in a casserole dish. For this recipe, you’ll want to drizzle it with olive oil.

cauliflower head on a dish

Then you roast the whole head of cauliflower it in the oven for about an hour until it’s nice and brown!

roasted cauliflower on a plate

How to Make Whipped Feta

For the whipped feta, it’s as easy as tossing the ingredients in the food processor and blending until smooth!

feta cheese in a food processor

It will look crumbly at first, but after a few minutes of blending it will start to get thick and smooth.

whipped feta in a food processor

Then you’ll have a delicious dip for your roasted cauliflower! You can even prep the whipped feta a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving so it can come to room temperature.

whipped feta in a dish

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Larger heads of cauliflower, over 6 inches in diameter, might need a little longer to cook.
  • You can use crumbled feta, but I’d recommend using a block of feta and crumbling it yourself in the food processor. Some crumbled cheeses have anti-caking agents in them, which can make it hard to achieve a smooth consistency when blended.
  • Use high-quality olive oil, which will add more flavor to the feta dip. 

You may have leftover feta dip, depending on how much you like to eat with your cauliflower. You can make a smaller batch if you have a small food processor, but it can be hard to blend a tiny batch in a large food processor. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to use the leftovers! If you’re looking for more tasty low carb side dishes, try this air fryer broccoli or celeriac remoulade.

Ideas for Using Leftover Whipped Feta

If you happen to have any leftover whipped feta, there are plenty of ways you can use it!

  • Use it as a sandwich spread! Smear it on toasted bread and pile it high with vegetables.
  • Try it as a dip for pita or carrot sticks.
  • Serve it on a charcuterie board with your favorite veggies and crackers!
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Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Feta

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Side Dish
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Description

This whole roasted cauliflower is delicious served with a spicy whipped feta dip. This recipe is simple to prepare and it’s a great appetizer or side dish for any meal!

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, leaves trimmed
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 oz feta cheese (see note)
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut the stem of the cauliflower off so the top can sit flush with the bottom of a casserole dish. Remove any green leaves.
  3. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Bake for 60-70 minutes until tender.
  5. While the cauliflower cooks, prepare the whipped feta.
  6. Add the feta and cream cheese to a food processor and blend until chunky.
  7. While the food processor is running on low, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture is smooth.
  8. Transfer to a shallow dish and drizzle with additional olive oil.
  9. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  10. Once the cauliflower is done roasting, let cool slightly.
  11. Carefully slice into quarters and divide onto plates or cut into smaller pieces to serve to a group.
  12. When serving, dip the cauliflower into the whipped feta.

Notes

You can use crumbled feta but I’d recommend using a block of feta and crumbling it yourself in the food processor. Some crumbled cheeses have anti-caking agents in them which can make it hard to achieve a smooth consistency when blended.

Looking for more ways to enjoy cauliflower? Here are a few of my favorites!

Have you ever tried roasting a head of cauliflower?