Whole roast cauliflower with onion gravy
A whole golden cauliflower as the centrepiece of a vegan roast, with sweet onion gravy.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.51 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Steam or boil the whole cauliflower for 8 minutes and drain well.
8 min - 2
Mix 2 tbsp of the oil with the paprika, cumin and salt. Rub it all over the cauliflower and sit it in a roasting tin. Roast for 40 minutes, until deep golden and tender.
40 min - 3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a pan. Cook the onions with the thyme over a low heat for 20 minutes, until soft and brown.
20 min - 4
Add the tamari and stock and simmer for 10 minutes. Mix the cornflour and water, stir in and simmer for 2 minutes.
12 min - 5
Carve the cauliflower into thick wedges at the table and serve with the gravy.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.