Roasted Cauliflower Steak
Total Time
50 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rating
4.94 out of 5 stars
(15)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 large cauliflowers
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Arugula Pesto
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup hazelnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 1 small fresno chili, chopped or ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Remove the coarse outer leaves of each cauliflower, then slice 2 (1½ -inch-thick) “steaks” from the center of each cauliflower, keeping the core intact. Cutting the steaks from the center is the best way to get slabs that will stay intact through the cooking process. Save the remaining cauliflower for other uses.
Step 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush with oil. Place one or two cauliflower steaks in the pan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower steaks. Transfer each steak to the baking sheet, sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper, drizzle with a little bit more olive oil, and roast in the oven for 22 to 28 minutes, or until the core is fork-tender.
Step 4
Make the topping: In a small bowl, stir together the pine nuts, hazelnuts, parsley, raisins, lemon zest, capers, chili, and olive oil.
Step 5
Assemble plates with a slather of the pesto, a cauliflower steak, spoonfuls of the topping, and another drizzle of olive oil, if desired, and serve.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
You’ll have quite a bit of cauliflower leftover. Simply roast the florets or save them to use in other cauliflower recipes.
