Cauliflower Sheep
Unleash your creativity in the kitchen with this whimsical and healthy 'Cauliflower Sheep' recipe—a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's as fun to make as it is to eat! Featuring a whole roasted cauliflower brushed with olive oil and seasoned to perfection, this dish is transformed into an adorable sheep using a tangy Greek yogurt sauce, fresh carrot slices, black olives, and a hint of aromatic chives or parsley for a playful touch. Perfect for family gatherings, themed parties, or any occasion that calls for a charming centerpiece, this recipe combines simple ingredients with imaginative presentation. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes and packed with wholesome vegetables, it’s a delightful and nutritious way to entertain both kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Cauliflower head
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 minced Garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 whole Carrot
- 2 whole Black olives
- 2 tablespoons Chives or parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the cauliflower by removing the leaves and trimming the stem so it can stand upright on a baking sheet.
Brush the entire cauliflower head with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly golden on the edges.
While the cauliflower roasts, make the yogurt sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
Peel the carrot and cut it into four thin strips to resemble legs. Slice a small oval to use as the sheep's snout.
Cut small pieces from the black olives to shape the sheep’s eyes, or use them whole for simplicity.
Once the cauliflower is roasted and slightly cooled, transfer it to a serving plate. Spread the yogurt sauce over the top to make it look fluffy like a sheep's wool.
Insert the carrot slices as legs at the base of the cauliflower, then attach the olive pieces as eyes on the snout piece. Place the snout onto the cauliflower to create the sheep’s face.
Sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley to garnish and add a 'pasture' effect around the sheep.
Serve immediately as a playful and delicious appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 2528 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1562 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
