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Seared Cauliflower Steak Recipe
These pan seared cauliflower steaks are a satisfying vegetarian main that's meat-eater approved! They’re crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and served with a garlicky, lemony tahini sauce and tangy pops of pomegranate seeds.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- pan
- oven
- skillet
- knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Combine the garlic, lemon, tahini and salt in a bowl. Whisk together and add cold water, a tablespoon at a time while whisking. The mixture will seize up at first. Keep whisking and adding water until it forms a smooth, saucy consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust with more lemon and salt as needed.
lemon (juiced)1cold water (as needed)
2
Place the cauliflower stalk-side-down on a cutting board and trim ¼ off the edge on either side. Cut two thick slices (about 1 ½-2 inches) out of the middle, then save the remaining crumbled edge pieces for another use (like soup or a salad).
3
Preheat the oven to 350℉ and place a sheet pan inside to heat up.
4
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Season the cauliflower steaks on both sides with salt and pepper, then carefully place one in the hot pan. Reduce the heat to medium-high and let cook until dark brown, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until dark brown on the other side.
olive oil (divided)4 tablespoons
5
Transfer to the oven, then pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the pan and repeat with the remaining cauliflower steak. The steaks are done when a knife can easily pierce the middle of each.
olive oil (divided)4 tablespoons
6
Spoon a generous amount of tahini sauce on each plate, then place the cauliflower steaks on top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, then scatter the pomegranate arils and pine nuts all around. Garnish with a few cilantro or mint leaves, and serve immediately.
flaky sea salt (such as Maldon, for sprinkling)pine nuts (toasted)2 tablespoons
Nutrition Facts
calories
633 kcal
fat Content
52 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
13 g
sugar Content
13 g
sodium Content
140 mg
protein Content
16 g
carbohydrate Content
38 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
unsaturated Fat Content
42 g
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