Transform ordinary cauliflower into a star-worthy dish with these baked cauliflower steaks, topped with a flavorful romesco sauce – a delightful fusion of simplicity and sophistication for your dinner table.
Why you’ll love this baked cauliflower recipe
- Simplicity elevated: Elevate the humble cauliflower into a star dish with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Savor the sauce: Delight in the burst of flavors from the vibrant romesco sauce, adding a Mediterranean touch to your meal.
- Versatile dining: Whether a wholesome side or a main event, these cauliflower steaks offer a versatile, satisfying dining experience.
Benefits of cauliflower
- A versatile veggie that brings not only a delightful taste but also a host of health benefits, such as being rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, supporting digestion, and contributing to overall well-being.
Baked Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce Ingredients
- Cauliflower Heads: Sliced into steaks for a hearty, plant-based main course.
- Avocado Oil: Coats the cauliflower for roasting, adding richness.
- Garlic Powder: Infuses garlic essence for a savory kick.
- Salt and Pepper: Elevates overall seasoning and taste.
- Roasted Red Peppers: Adds smoky sweetness to the romesco sauce.
- Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: Brings depth and rich flavor to the sauce.
- Blanched Almonds: Provides a nutty crunch to enhance the texture.
- Flat-leaf parsley: Adds freshness and a hint of herbaceous flavor.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Infuses richness and smoothness into the sauce.
- Smoked Paprika: Imparts a smoky, earthy undertone to the sauce.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Provides a gentle kick of heat for complexity.
- Garlic: Infuses aromatic and savory notes into the sauce.
- Lemon Juice: Offers a zesty brightness to balance flavors.
- Sherry Vinegar: Introduces a tangy acidity to complete the sauce.
How to make Baked Cauliflower Steaks
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Cauliflower Steaks: Trim cauliflower heads, and slice them into steaks.
- Season and Roast Cauliflower: Brush with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 mins.
- Prepare Romesco Sauce: Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Serve: Place steaks on a platter, spoon romesco sauce, garnish, and enjoy!
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Baked Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with homemade romesco sauce are delightful, simple, gluten-free, and whole30-friendly.
Ingredients
Cauliflower Steaks
- 2 large head cauliflower
- 3 tbsp avocado oil coating for roasting
- fresh herbs or greens
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Homemade Romesco Sauce
- 12 oz jarred roasted red peppers drained
- 14 oz canned fire-roasted tomatoes drained
- 1 cup blanched almonds toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- sea salt & black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- juice of half a lemon
Instructions
Homemade Romesco Sauce
- Combine roasted red peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, almonds, parsley, olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice, and sherry vinegar in a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adjusting salt and spice levels to taste.
Cauliflower Steaks
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).Slice cauliflower into 1-inch steaks. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
- Serve cauliflower steaks with a generous drizzle of the romesco sauce.
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