Description
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks offer a delicious, plant-based alternative to traditional meat dishes, perfect for both vegetarians and anyone looking for a nutritious yet hearty meal. These “steaks” are full of smoky, savory flavors from a flavorful marinade and a crunchy breading, making them an irresistible main course or side dish. Plus, they are versatile and can be customized with your favorite seasonings and dips!
Ingredients
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For Cauliflower Steaks:
- 2 medium-large heads of cauliflower
Marinade:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Breading:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chickpea flour or oat flour
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cauliflower:
- Trim the stem and remove the leaves from the cauliflower heads, but keep enough of the stem to hold the “steaks” together.
- Using a large knife, slice the cauliflower lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch (4 cm) thick “steaks.” You may get 2-3 steaks per cauliflower head, depending on its size. Reserve any leftover smaller pieces to make cauliflower “wings.”
- Blanch the Cauliflower:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the cauliflower steaks and cook for 4-5 minutes to soften slightly.
- Alternatively, you can steam the cauliflower steaks. Once cooked, set them aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Marinade:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper (and cayenne if using).
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 410°F (210°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Breading:
- In another bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate and Bread the Cauliflower:
- Place the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each steak generously with the marinade on all sides.
- Dip the steaks into the breading mixture, making sure they’re evenly coated. Spray with cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Roast the Cauliflower:
- Bake the cauliflower steaks for about 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through (at around 15-20 minutes) to ensure both sides become golden brown and crispy.
- The steaks should be fork-tender when done.
- Serve:
- Once roasted, transfer the cauliflower steaks to a platter. Serve with fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon juice, and your favorite dip, such as cashew tahini dip or any other dressing you prefer. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20mins
- Cook Time: 30mins