Roasted Cauliflower with Onions and Fennel

A delicious Mediterranean-style roasted vegetable dish combining tender cauliflower florets with caramelized onions and fennel, enhanced with fresh marjoram and garlic. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or vegetarian main.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 bulbs fennel
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 15 sprigs marjoram

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°F. Toss cauliflower and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to rimmed baking sheet.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Add 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet. Add onion wedges. Cook until browned on 1 side, about 3 minutes. Using spatula, carefully transfer onions to baking sheet with cauliflower, arranging wedges browned side up. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet. Add fennel; sauté until fennel softens slightly and starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to same baking sheet. Scatter garlic and marjoram over vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are caramelized, about 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

    35 min

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