Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoky Maple Spice Rub

This Whole Roasted Cauliflower has so much flavor you won’t even know it’s vegetarian. Rubbed down with a smoky maple spice rub then roasted till tender and topped with an Avocado Poblano Sauce that’s swoon-worthy. It’s the perfect side or main dish for the veggie lover.

Look no further for your new favorite meatless Monday meal. This is so good, you’re going to want to eat it more than once a week, believe me! This Whole Roasted Cauliflower takes vegetarian cooking to the next level.

Ingredients: 

• 1 large head of cauliflower

Smoky Maple Spice Rub

• 1 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Avocado Poblano Sauce:

• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup roughly chopped raw poblano
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• garlic clove
• salt & pepper to taste