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Cast Iron Skillet Cauliflower Steak

with Cauliflower Puree and Chimichurri
Course Main Course
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

Cauliflower Steak

  • 1 head Cauliflower large
  • Olive Oil
  • Steak Seasoning

Chimichurri

  • 1 cup Flat Leaf Parsley coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Shallot coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Oregano coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice

Cauliflower Puree

  • 3-4 cups Cauliflower chopped
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Chives chopped

Instructions

Cauliflower Steak

  • Cut two ¾ to 1-inch steaks from the center of the head.  Use the remaining cauliflower to create the cauliflower puree.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.  Add a drop of vegetable oil to the pan and spread over bottom of the pan with a paper towel.
  • Lightly coat each cauliflower steak with olive oil and generously sprinkle steak seasoning.
  • Cook each side of the steak for 4 minutes or until browned.  Place in the 350 degree oven for 10-15minutes or until the cauliflower is soft and cooked through.
  • If cooking more than 2 steaks, brown steaks two at a time.  Place browned steaks on a baking sheet and then place all the steaks in the oven to cook for the remaining 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve over cauliflower puree with chimichurri on the side.

Chimichurri

  • In a mini food processor, finely chop the parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallot ,oregano, salt and pepper.  Slowly add the olive oil, vinegar and lime juice.  Continue processing until smooth.
  • Can be refrigerated for a couple weeks.  If you like a thinner sauce, add more oil until you reach a consistency you like. 

Cauliflower Puree

  • Cook cauliflower in a saucepan with vegetable broth seasoned with salt for 10 minutes or until soft.  Strain cauliflower.  Warm milk and butter in a microwave.  In a food processor or blender, puree cauliflower.  Slowly add warmed milk and butter.  Continue blending until smooth.
  • Cauliflower puree can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

Plating the Cauliflower Steaks

  • Spread cauliflower puree on each plate.  Top with chives.  Place cauliflower steaks over puree.  Add dabs of chimichurri around the plate and serve extra on the side.