Whole Roasted Romanesco Cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 1 Head Romanesco Cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more for extra heat)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Remove the cauliflower leaves and trim the stem, keeping the outer clusters intact. Rinse thoroughly.
2. Coat the cauliflower with olive oil and sprinkle with half a teaspoon of salt. Place it in an oven-safe baking dish with 1/4 cup of water at the bottom. Microwave until just tender, in 5-minute intervals.
3. While the cauliflower is in the microwave cycle, Preheat the oven to 425°F.
4. Transfer the cauliflower to the preheated oven and roast until it achieves a golden brown color, approximately 12-15 minutes.
5. In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining salt, parsley, and black pepper.
7. Once the cauliflower is roasted, generously drizzle it with the butter sauce.
8. Serve and enjoy!