Description
Cutting cauliflower into “steaks” and grilling them not only gives a flavorful, caramelized, and smoky taste, the presentation is lovely! A delicious change from boring old steamed cauliflower! I like my cauliflower a little on the firm side, so add a few extra minutes if you like it softer.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
- 2 large heads cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk oil
- lemon juice
- garlic
- salt
- smoked paprika
- brown sugar
- chili powder
- and black pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
- Remove the tough bottom leaves from each cauliflower
- taking care not to remove the stem. Place cauliflower heads onto a cutting board with the stem side facing upwards; cut vertically on both sides of stem to remove loose florets. Reserve florets for another use.
- Cut each cauliflower vertically through the stem into 2 even “steaks
- 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Remove any remaining small leaves from each steak. Place cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet.
- Brush one side of each steak with some of the oil mixture. Place steaks on the preheated grill
- oiled-side down; grill for 5 minutes. Brush more oil mixture on top of steaks and gently flip over; grill until golden brown and slightly charred
- 5 to 7 minutes more. Drizzle with any remaining oil and remove to a plate. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4