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Cauliflower "Steaks" with Mexican Chimichurri

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 4 –6 steaks + 1 cup sauce)
Category Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Author Lauren Grant

Description

Hearty and satisfying vegan cauliflower steaks topped with a vibrant mexican-inspired chimichurri sauce.

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Ingredients

  • Chimichurri
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons each fresh lime juice and red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup each fresh cilantro and parsley
  • ½ cup chopped white onion
  • ¼ cup oregano or mint
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Serrano or jalapeno ribs and seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
  • Cauliflower Steaks
  • 2 heads cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

Chimichurri

  • For the chimichurri, combine oil, lime juice and vinegar in a liquid measuring cup.
  • Process cilantro, parsley, onion, oregano, garlic, serrano, salt, and zest in a food processor until minced. With processor running, stream in oil mixture until combined; season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Cauliflower Steaks
  • Trim leaves from cauliflower heads. Place heads steam side down and cut, top to bottom, into 1-inch thick slices, or “steaks" (you should get 4–6 total steaks). Arrange steaks on a sheet pan, brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Coat a large cast-iron skillet with nonstick spray, heat skillet over medium-high for 5 minutes. Add 2 steaks to skillet, place an additional cast-iron skillet or weighted pan on top of steaks, and cook until charred, 3–4 minutes. Flip steaks and cook another 2–3 minutes until charred. Transfer to a serving platter and repeat with remaining steaks.
  • Serve cauliflower steaks with chimichurri sauce.

Notes

Equipment you'll need:

  • Cast-iron skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Food processor
  • Liquid measuring cup

Nutrition

Serving: 1steak + 2 tablespoons sauceCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 622mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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