Keyword: avocado, cauliflower, hearty, herbs, impressive, jalapeno, spicy, steak, tunisian
Servings: 4
Calories: 109kcal
Ingredients
1headCauliflower
salt and pepperto taste
1jalapenoseeded and roughly chopped
1avocado
1/2cupfrozen peasthawed
1bunchparsleyroughly chopped
1bunchcilantroroughly chopped
1/4cupfresh mintstems removed
1teaspoonfresh gingerminced
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1/2teaspoonsweet paprika
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1/2 - 1cupwateras needed
Instructions
To Oil-Free Roast the Cauliflower Steaks: Preheat your oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a non-stick baking mat. Remove the leaves and trim the stem of the cauliflower, leaving the core in tact.
Place the cauliflower core-side-down on a cutting board. Slice the cauliflower into four 1-inch thick "steaks". Place the steaks on the pre-lined baking sheet. Also place any loose florets on the baking sheet.
Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan (usually about 1/2 cup is enough). Place the cauliflower in the oven. Roast for 25 minutes, or until knife-glide tender. Flip after the first 15 minutes of roasting. If you don't have much color after 25 minutes of roasting, flip again and increase the oven temperature to 425F for 5 more minutes. While the cauliflower steaks roast, make the Spicy Tunisian Chermoula.
To make the Spicy Tunisian Chermoula Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients for the chermoula, except the water. Pulse a few times to combine. Add 1/4 cup of water and puree. Add more water, as needed, until you have a smooth consistency. You want the sauce to be quite thick, like the consistency of guacamole or hummus.
To serve the Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Spicy Tunisian Chermoula Sauce: When the cauliflower steaks are done roasting, slather them with a good amount of the chermoula sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cauliflower Steaks: Use these steaks as a healthy, plant-based replacement for meat or bread. Top them with guacamole, pesto, or hummus.Extra Chermoula: Use extra chermoula like you would use guacamole. Spoon it over roasted potatoes, top loaded sweet potatoes, serve with tacos, or enjoy as a healthy dip with veggies and pita bread.Lower fat? For a lower-fat option, you can remove the avocado. Increase the amount of green peas to 1 1/2 cups.