Cauliflower
Steaks: Vegan Taste Temptation
I'm
always on the lookout for new ways to serve veggies. The recipe that follows is
one I've recently created, after seeing a cauliflower steak recipe on
Susan Viosin's blog Fat Free
Vegan Kitchen
This is
my original recipe, a fun way to put cauliflower, a
power-packed cruciferous veggie, into family meal planning. See
how easy it is to entice even the most veggie-phobic eater, by assembling this
meat-free main course dish that's eye-appealing, economical, and loaded with good taste and
goodness.
*Roasted Vegan Dijon/Lemon Cauliflower Steaks Supreme *
Ingredients:
1 large
head of organic cauliflower rinsed and prepped (see steps 1, 2, 3)
2
Tablespoons fresh squeezed organic lemon juice
3
Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (fortified with B-12)
2
teaspoons Dijon Mustard (preferably organic)
2 cloves
garlic, grated fine
salt and
pepper to taste
2 T Braggs
Liquid Aminos (optional Ingredient)
Sliced
Organic Tomato for garnish (do not put into coating mixture)
What to
Do:
1. Shop
for cauliflower at your local farmers' market or green grocer. If you're a home
gardener, pick cauliflower out of your home garden. Select as large a head as
possible. To assure you're getting the freshest organic cauliflower
available, look for a head that is creamy white, with densely packed blemish
free florets. Examine the leaves closely, and if they are green instead of
white, you'll get a cauliflower that is top notch. This means it will
be loaded with nutrients, and tastes sweet instead of strong, as older ones
tend to do.
2.Preheat
oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leaves off the head of
cauliflower , but keep the center core intact. Place
cauliflower on a cutting board, stem side down. Slice the head in half (top to
bottom), straight down the middle. On either side, make slices that are 1/2 in.
thick and place them on a cookie sheet that is covered with parchment paper.
3. Cut as
many steaks as possible. You'll know when to stop when the cauliflower pieces
start to crumble. Coat each steak with a mixture made from the remaining
ingredients. Place slices of tomato on top of steaks and cook all
together. Use loose pieces in your salad or bake them alongside the
cauliflower steaks (coat loose florets with Dijon lemon mixture as well).
4. The
crumbled pieces will take less time to bake than the steaks. Taste test
everything (what fun!). When each piece is slightly browned and the cauliflower
is cooked to your liking, turn off the oven. We enjoy crispy, crunchy cauliflower steaks at our house,
so I cook them for 5-10 minutes on each side. If you like your cauliflower well done, cook the dish for a longer amount of time. Loose pieces take about 10
minutes total to cook.
5.
Serving ideas are plentiful. Combine with whole grains, green or orange
veggies, or a combination of those you like.
Health
Benefits of Cauliflower: "One serving of cauliflower contains 77 percent of the
recommended daily value of vitamin C. It's also a good source of Vitamin
K, protein, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber,
vitamin B6, potassium, and
manganese." See more at Dr. Mercola's Website
For a
super plant-based meal, one that's packed with
deliciousness, make Roasted Vegan Dijon/Lemon Cauliflower Steaks Supreme.
It will fill your belly and warm your heart.
Have you
made any Cauliflower Steak recipes? How did they turn out? Did you know cauliflower was so nutritious? Are you willing to try
out this recipe and see how it's received at your house? Please let me know what you think of my recipe. If you can, link to this post on
social media to share the love.
Before I
go, I'd like to tell you something personal about myself you may not know. I have
been successful in breaking free from a cycle of negativity I saw modeled early
on in life. In fact, I wrote and published a book to help others overcome the challenging task of letting go of deeply held beliefs and opinions about
themselves and learn (practice) life skills that promote happier, healthier
lives.
Colors of Joy: A Woman’s Guide for Self-Discovery, Balance, and Bliss is a 12 week journal program that uses colors, affirmations, journal writing, and reflection to support and encourage us as we learn to love and approve of ourselves and others wholeheartedly. Pick up a copy for you and a friend. It makes an attractive gift for your BF and a special treat for you. If you are willing to enhance your life, order it right now by clicking on the link to My Website or ordering it at Amazon Books.
Colors of Joy: A Woman’s Guide for Self-Discovery, Balance, and Bliss is a 12 week journal program that uses colors, affirmations, journal writing, and reflection to support and encourage us as we learn to love and approve of ourselves and others wholeheartedly. Pick up a copy for you and a friend. It makes an attractive gift for your BF and a special treat for you. If you are willing to enhance your life, order it right now by clicking on the link to My Website or ordering it at Amazon Books.
The quote for today follows: "Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education." Mark Twain
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