Cheesy Cauliflower Steak
Looking for an easy low carb and vegetarian dish? These healthy cauliflower steaks are packed with flavor and a perfect way to add veggies to your dinner plate.
Makes
Serving size
Ingredients
2 medium cauliflower heads
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup dairy-free cheddar style shreds (such as Daiya®)
1 ¼ teaspoons sriracha (or other hot sauce)
¼ cup red bell pepper, diced for garnish
¼ cup yellow bell pepper, diced for garnish
¼ cup green onion, sliced for garnish
Special Equipment
Cast-iron skillet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- With a paring knife, remove the toughest outer leaves and trim stem ends of each cauliflower head, without coring.
- Resting cauliflower on stem, cut in half from top to bottom, creating two halves with stem attached. Now cut a 1 to 1 ½ inch-thick steak from the inside of each half. Repeat process with the second head. Be sure to save the ends for other uses.
- Heat half the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Working in two batches, add cauliflower steaks, season with salt and pepper, and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Only turn once as they are delicate.
- Remove from pan and place on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and repeat with remaining cauliflower steaks.
- Place remaining steaks on baking sheet and set aside for a few minutes while you start the cheese sauce.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
- Take a second to place the cauliflower steaks in the oven to roast for about 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
- Add vegetable broth to butter and flour mixture. Cook until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.
- Add cheese and whisk until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in sriracha. Set aside until steaks are done.
- Test the cauliflower steaks regularly for doneness as not to overcook, or the steaks will fall apart.
- When the cauliflower steaks are done, place on a serving plate and top each with ½ cup cheese sauce.
- Garnish with red and yellow peppers and green onions as desired.
Cooking Tip
Looking for a way to use leftover cauliflower from the recipe? Use leftover cauliflower for cauliflower rice.
Recipe contributed by Satellite Healthcare
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