Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 2 medium-large heads of cauliflower
- Marinade
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (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 chickpea flour (60 g)
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
Trim the stem and remove the leaves from the cauliflower heads. Do not remove too much of the stem, otherwise, your
With a large knife, cut the cauliflower lengthwise through the center into 1 1/2-inch (4 cm) thick pieces. Depending on the thickness of the stem you might end up with 2 or 3
Add some water with salt to a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water boils, add the cauliflower, cover the pot and cook the cauliflower for 4-5 minutes to soften it a little. After 4-5 minutes, remove the cauliflower and set aside. You can also steam the cauliflower instead of cooking it
In a small bowl mix together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 410 degrees Fahrenheit (210 degrees Celsius) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
Prepare the breading by simply mixing all ingredients (chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper) in a bowl with a whisk
Place cauliflower steaks on the lined baking sheet. Brush with the marinade from all sides (see pictures above in the blog post)
Dip the cauliflower steaks in the breading and coat from all sides
Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy and fork-tender. Flip cauliflower steaks after 15-20 minutes
Transfer to a platter and serve with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and your favorite dip. I made a cashew tahini dip (check the notes below for the recipe). Enjoy
