Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Grilled cauliflower steaks are a delicious, meat-free main dish that's both impressive and easy to prepare. These thick-cut slabs of cauliflower develop a beautiful golden crust on the grill while maintaining a tender, meaty texture inside.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower look for tight, white florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
- 1 lemon cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem, keeping the core intact. This helps hold your steaks together.
- Place the cauliflower head stem-side down on a cutting board. Starting from the center, cut into 1-inch thick slices. You should get 2-3 full steaks. (Save the florets that fall off for other recipes!)
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak generously with the seasoned oil mixture.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Place the cauliflower steaks on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until tender and nicely charred.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.