Cauliflower Steak

Name: Cauliflower Steak
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower head (trimmed); 2 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil (or more to taste); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; Asafoetida powder, to taste (optional) (original: Asafoetida powder, to taste (optional)); 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 pinch cinnamon powder; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon salt; Ground rose pepper, to taste (original: Ground rose pepper, to taste)

By Dada Shivananda

Grill sliced whole cauliflower for a few minutes. Cauliflower steaks look great with basil pesto and even better alongside a bit of mashed potato or yams. Choose a reasonably large cauliflower, slice it in half and then cut a 2-centimeter (1-inch) thick slice from each half. For a smaller portion, slice the smaller half into two additional 2-centimeter thick pieces. This way, you will have two large and two smaller cauliflower steaks. Grill them over medium heat and serve with your favorite sauce.

Cauliflower originates from the island of Cyprus, near Turkey and Greece in the Northeast Mediterranean. Its taste can vary depending on preparation; some describe it as sweet and nutty with mildly bitter undertones, while others find it as plain as rice when not well seasoned.

Cut the cauliflower into 'steaks' to highlight its mild sweetness and smoky flavor. This method creates an appealing, firm, and visually attractive vegetarian steak. Grill a couple of extra minutes if you prefer a softer medium-rare texture.

Nutritional Benefits: Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable high in fiber and B-vitamins. It contains antioxidants and phytonutrients that help protect against cancer. Additionally, it provides important nutrients including fiber for weight management and digestion, as well as choline for proper brain function and memory enhancement.

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time45 min

Total Time65 min