WHOLE CAULIFLOWER WELLINGTON

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Herb-butter roasted cauliflower gets a golden puff pastry blanket-- the perfect main dish for vegetarians or cauliflower lovers.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large cauliflower (about 3 pounds)
1 pound cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed
Two sheets frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking with parchment.
  • Combine the parsley, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in to a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the butter and process until well combined and the butter is very green. Clean out the food processor.
  • Carefully remove the leaves and any small inner leave from the bottom of the cauliflower and trim the stem so it is 1/2-inch-long. Brush the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of the herb butter and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until a paring knife can easily be inserted and removed from stalk and the cauliflower has turned a light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pulse the mushrooms in a food processor until a paste. Melt 2 tablespoons of the herb butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom paste, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Place 1 puff pastry sheet on top of the other. Roll out to a 14-by-14-inch square with a 3-inch-wide border all the way around that is considerably thinner than the middle. Round the corners so you have a 13-inch circle. Brush the puff pastry with the Dijon, then spread the mushroom mixture over top. Turn the cauliflower upside down on top of and in the middle of the puff pastry circle. Melt the remaining herb butter in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Pour the butter in between the stalks of the florets. Fold the puff pastry around the cauliflower so that the whole thing is enclosed. Turn the cauliflower right side up, place it back onto the prepared baking sheet and brush with the egg. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and bake until the puff pastry is a deep golden brown and a paring knife can be easily inserted, twisted and removed from the stem of the cauliflower, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Slice through the middle then into wedges.

Monique Smith
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This is a delicious and impressive dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party.


Ibrhim Jr
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Namiiro Doreen
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy and delicious.


Bijay kumar Mandal
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this recipe. The cauliflower is so flavorful and the duxelles filling is delicious.


Jamacha McNair
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This is a great vegetarian dish that's perfect for a special occasion. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Fred katabazi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mason Everett
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious dish that's sure to impress your guests.


Bushrat Dawood
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This is a delicious and impressive dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party.


Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


You ugly Rat
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy and delicious.


Karin Malherbe
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this recipe. The cauliflower is so flavorful and the duxelles filling is delicious.


larry pittmna
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This is a great vegetarian dish that's perfect for a special occasion. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Super Gamer
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Malik Ibrarawan1
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The instructions for this recipe are a bit confusing. I had to reread them several times before I started cooking.


shah zillay
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This recipe is a bit bland. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to make it taste good.


Ebad Sheikh
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it's also a fun dish to serve at parties.


Md Sawon
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Benita Guzman
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a total success! Everyone raved about it. The cauliflower was so tender and flavorful, and the duxelles filling was rich and savory.


Sahim Saeid
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This recipe was an absolute hit! The cauliflower was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I was a bit hesitant to try it, but I'm so glad I did. It's definitely going to be a new favorite in our house.