Appetizers & Snacks, Side Dishes

Whole Roasted Sicilian Cauliflower

  • Prep 10 mins
  • Total 23 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 13

TIP: Since capers are briny, be sure to taste the cauliflower before adding salt to this dish. 

Allergies

  • Contains Milk/Dairy

Tip: Allergy Advice

This dish contains the following allergens: Milk/Dairy

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  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, leaves removed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Utensils

  • Small Bowl
  • Step 1

    Place water and Cook & Crisp™ Basket in pot. 

  • Step 2

    With a knife, cut an X into the head of cauliflower, slicing about halfway down. Place cauliflower into the basket. 

  • Step 3

    Assemble pressure lid, making sure the PRESSURE RELEASE valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE and set to LOW. Set time to 3 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

  • Step 4

    In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, garlic, capers, and crushed red pepper. 

  • Step 5

    When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the PRESSURE RELEASE valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure. 

  • Step 6

    Spread the oil mixture evenly over the cauliflower, placing some of it into the center of the cauliflower. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the cauliflower. 

  • Step 7

    Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 10 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

  • Step 8

    When cooking is complete, transfer cauliflower to a serving platter using a large spatula. Garnish with fresh parsley.