Hello fellow plant curious friend!
Some of my favorite people and new close acquaintances are going through a plant-based journey with me as they detox their brain and bodies for the remainder of the year.
Which is going to be amazing for their health, but also means they aren’t eating much steak right now.
In which case I have been suggesting and providing ideas for plant-based recipes!
Cauliflower “steaks” have been created and re-done everywhere from the New York Times Cooking Edition to the local vegan next door wanting to share all.
This recipe stood out as a challenge because typically my family shies away from cauliflower and the idea that it could rival a steak was questionable for me.
So challenge accepted!
Unbelievably, we were all enamored with the result. Considering the fall gardens may sprout a lot of these guys over fall & winter, here is a way to make cauliflower the star of the show!
I wanted to share my version that has been kid and husband approved in my house! Everyone gave this dinner a thumbs up – including lots of smacking and licking fingers!
Which means I can say “try this” with 100% confidence! And maybe means I should investigate manners courses for growing boys…
Since we have moved to a more plant-based lifestyle about a year ago, I can happily say that about 80% of the time I am nailing the new finds or tailoring recipe ideas enough for my family to enjoy them.
(Knock on wood. I don’t want to end my winning streak…)
Some additional things to consider with this recipe:
It’s all about seasoning and flavors to play up this star veggie!
Try a remoulade sauce and “fish fry” batter!
If you are not strictly vegan or trying to be for this recipe, try adding an egg to the milk so that the dry mixture binds with the cauliflower better. I used an egg in mine and the result was amazing!
For the lovely souls in my Brain & Body Detox … you are killing it at this plant-based eating thing! I’m so proud of you! Keep going!
For everyone else trying this recipe out – all of our cow friends are saying thank you!
Crispy Cauliflower Steaks
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- onion powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup panko
- 1/4 cup corn meal
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Remove outer leaves from 1 large cauliflower. Trim stem, leaving cauliflower intact.
- Slice cauliflower head through middle.
- Slice 3/4 inch steaks through one half. Repeat for other side. You should get 3 to 4 steaks.
- Rub both sides and tops of steaks with generous sprinkle of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- In medium bowl: mix flour, cornmeal and Panko, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp fine black pepper, 3/4 tsp salt. Transfer to a small rimmed baking sheet/dish.
- Add non-dairy milk to small rimmed dish.
- Dip both sides cauliflower steaks into milk. Use spoon to get into cracks and tops.
- Dip into flour mixture until fully coated on both sides, using a spoon to place flour into cracks. Shake to remove excess.
- Pan-sear the cauliflower steaks. Heat oil (about 1/4 inch high) in non-stick skillet and cook 3 minutes each side. Use tongs to sear tops.
- Place steaks onto a large non-stick baking sheet. Transfer the steaks to the oven and bake for 10 min.
- Remove from oven and flip. Roast for about 10-15 minutes more, until cauliflower is fork tender.
- Broil steaks for 2-3 minutes until very browned and crispy as desired.
I can’t wait to hear how this recipe worked for you and your family!
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