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Culinary Explorer
Alright, my plant-based pals, listen up! I've got a killer cauliflower steak recipe that'll make you forget all about boring ol' meat. Yep, you read that right cauliflower can be a steak, and a darn good one at that!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- First things first, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). We want it nice and toasty for our cauliflower steaks.
- Carefully remove the leaves and trim the stem from the cauliflower head, but don't go too crazy – we need that stem to hold everything together.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the cauliflower into 1-inch thick "steaks." You should get about 4 slabs out of one head. If any florets fall off, just toss 'em in with the steaks – nothing goes to waste in this kitchen!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. This is gonna be your flavor bomb!
- Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Arrange your cauliflower steaks on the sheet, leaving a bit of space between each one.
- Using a pastry brush (or your clean fingers if you're feeling fancy), generously coat both sides of the cauliflower steaks with the spice-oil mixture. Make sure every nook and cranny is covered in that deliciousness.
- Pop the baking sheet into the oven and let those steaks roast for about 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. You'll know they're done when they're golden brown and fork-tender.
- Once they're out of the oven, transfer the cauliflower steaks to a plate and sprinkle them with the chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.