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Lemon and Caper Cauliflower Steaks

Course: Entree
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Author: Eva Marie
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Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 T dressing, 3 T roasting
  • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon chopped fine
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat to 425 degrees and arrange one oven rack just under the broiler and one on the lowest position.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a small bowl.
  • Squeeze the juice of half of the lemon into the bowl.
  • Add the mustard, honey, garlic, tarragon, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers to the dressing and whisk with a fork. Set aside.
  • Place head of cauliflower on a cutting board and cut off the stem and leaves.
  • Stand the cauliflower upright on a cutting surface.
  • Using a very sharp knife, cut slices by cutting straight through cauliflower beginning at one side and moving towards the center and through to the other side. Cut 1/2 - 3/4 inch slices.
  • You should end up with 2-3 intact “steaks” and smaller pieces of florets.
  • Place the cauliflower on a sheet pan lined with foil for easy clean-up.
  • Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the cauliflower, season with a bit of salt and pepper.
  • Using a brush or your fingers, coat the steaks and florets with the oil.
  • Place baking pan on lowest level of oven and bake for 15 -20 minutes, or until the underside of the steaks are well browned.
  • Remove pan from oven and carefully flip the pieces of cauliflower over.
  • Put pan back into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven, turn broiler on, and turn over the cauliflower one more time.
  • Sprinkle half of the grated parmesan over the cauliflower and place under broiler for a few minutes until the veggies and cheese are lightly browned.
  • Serve the steaks whole or cut in half lengthwise, depending on how many intact steaks you have and how many people you are serving. I like to serve this dish plated with a full or half steak on each plate and some smaller florets arranged around the larger piece. Spoon some of the dressing over the cauliflower and serve with a wedge of lemon. Season with more Parmesan, salt and pepper.