Cauliflower Steaks & Cauliflower Mash
Ingredients
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice*
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika (sweet)**
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika**
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- steps:
- peheat oven to 425°f. line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preparation
Peheat oven to 425°f
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
With the cauliflower sitting on its stem, use a knife to slice it in half
Cut one thick slice from either side so that you have two “steaks”
Gather up all the remaining cauliflower pieces and chop finely (or pulse in a food processor/blender)
Heat a large skillet pan, filled with 3/4 cup water, over high heat
Once boiling, add finely chopped cauliflower and cover to steam
Cook for 5 minutes
Remove lid, add minced garlic, and saute for 3-5 minutes, or until water is evaporated and cauliflower pieces are tender
Transfer to food processor
Add lemon juice, then process until cauliflower starts to break down
Slowly drizzle in 1 tbsp of olive oil & 1/4 teaspoon salt
Process until the mixture looks like the consistency of mashed potatoes
Re-heat the same skillet over medium-high heat
Add 2 tsp olive oil, and once hot, add cauliflower steaks
Let them sear for 3-3 1/2 minutes on each side (~6-7 minutes total)
Remove once they’ve developed a golden crust on either side
While the cauliflower cooking you can assemble the harissa glaze
In a small bowl combine 2 tsp water, maple syrup, paprika, cumin, coriander and smoked paprika
Once the cauliflower is seared, transfer steaks to lined baking sheet
Brush harissa glaze on both sides, coating all the nooks and crannies
Transfer to oven for 5-7 minutes or until tender