GRILLED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER WITH MISO MAYO

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Basting a head of cauliflower in a spicy butter sauce as it grills infuses it with flavor and turns it a nice orange color. Served over a lemony miso mayo and topped with scallions, it makes for an impressive-looking grilled vegetarian entrée, or you can serve it as a side alongside your favorite grilled meat.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Cauliflower     Butter     Soy Sauce     Mayonnaise     Grill/Barbecue     Lemon Juice     Green Onion/Scallion     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Summer     Fall     Backyard BBQ     Dinner

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head of cauliflower, leaves removed, stem trimmed
1/2 tsp. (or more) kosher salt
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 cup vinegar-based hot sauce (such as Frank's)
1 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. white miso
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Sprinkle cauliflower all over with salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pierce plastic a few times with a knife to vent, and microwave on high until a paring knife easily slides into stem, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly. (Alternatively, set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with about 1" salted water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until a sharp paring knife easily slides into stem, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.)
  • Heat butter, hot sauce, ketchup, and soy sauce in a small saucepan on grill, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted, about 2 minutes. Brush cauliflower all over with sauce and grill, covered, 10 minutes. Turn cauliflower over, brush with sauce, and grill, covered, 10 minutes. Continue to grill, brushing and turning every 10 minutes and reheating sauce as needed, until cauliflower is lightly charred on all sides and fork-tender, 25-30 minutes. The sauce should be used up by now, but if not, brush any remaining sauce over. Transfer cauliflower to a plate and let cool slightly.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, miso, lemon juice, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread on a plate. Set cauliflower on top and scatter scallions over.

Alex Wacker
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can serve it as a side dish, main course, or even an appetizer. I've even used it to make cauliflower tacos.


Angela Taylor
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This grilled cauliflower is the perfect side dish for any summer cookout. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ace Levanda
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the charred cauliflower and the miso mayo. They even asked for seconds!


TrUeLiNes Status
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I'm a huge fan of miso, and this recipe is a great way to use it. The miso mayo is so flavorful and really complements the cauliflower.


priscilla ifeoma
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This grilled cauliflower is the perfect healthy side dish. It's low in calories and carbs, and it's packed with nutrients.


Zuhair Jabir
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Dana Cook
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the smoky flavor of the grilled cauliflower and the creamy richness of the miso mayo.


Meherabhasan atul
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The miso mayo is so flavorful and really makes the cauliflower shine.


Awoniyi Roseline Ajike
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I always have a head of cauliflower in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.


Sudip Kharel
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can serve it as a side dish, main course, or even an appetizer. I've even used it to make cauliflower tacos.


Kurtis Weatherly
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This grilled cauliflower is the perfect side dish for any summer cookout. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Grace khakoni
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind. The miso mayo is genius and really elevates the cauliflower. I'll definitely be making this again.


Christian Keener
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the charred cauliflower and the miso mayo. They even asked for seconds!


loncy comedy
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I was skeptical about grilling a whole cauliflower, but it turned out amazing! The miso mayo is so flavorful and creamy. I served it with grilled veggie skewers and everyone loved it.


Ruth Bell
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This grilled cauliflower recipe is a game-changer! The miso mayo is the perfect complement to the smoky, charred cauliflower. I'll definitely be making this again and again.