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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Recipes

    Grilled Citrus Cauliflower “Steaks”

    Published: Apr 15, 2016 · Updated: Mar 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    We use the word “steak” quite loosely here, but what an awesome way to announce your veganism to the world, by calling a slice of cauliflower a steak! You can grill this outside on the barbecue or indoors on a grill pan. The recipe also works well if you cut the cauliflower into florets and roast them in a single layer on a sheet pan. Recipe and photo from Going Vegan: A Complete Guide to Making a Healthy Transition to a Plant-Based Lifestyle by Joni Marie Newman and Gerrie Lynn Adams, @ 2014 Fair Winds Press. Reprinted by permission.

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    Cauliflower "steaks" recipe

    Grilled Citrus Cauliflower “Steaks”

    You can grill these delicious cauliflower "steaks" outside on the barbecue or indoors on a grill pan. The recipe also works well if you cut the cauliflower into florets and roast them in a single layer on a sheet pan.
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    Course: Vegetable
    Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Cauliflower recipe, cauliflower steaks
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 to 3
    Calories: 416kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup orange juice
    • ¼ cup mild-flavored vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
    • Salt to taste
    • Ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 extra-large head cauliflower

    For the citrus glaze (optional)

    • 2 tablespoons

      Reserved marinade


    • 16 g cornstarch
    • ¼ cup water
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • To make the steaks: In a shallow bowl or resealable plastic bag, whisk together orange juice, oil, lemon juice, soy sauce or tamari, garlic, mustard, and red chili flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Carefully remove stem and leaves from cauliflower. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut entire head of cauliflower into “steaks” about 1⁄2-inch to 3⁄4-inch (1.3 to 2 cm) wide. (A large head should yield 5 or 6 steaks, with some florets left over. We call those “cutlets.”)
    • Add steaks, and any leftover cutlets, to marinade and refrigerate overnight.
    • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Add steaks in a single layer, reserving marinade for later use as glaze, if desired.
    • Allow steaks to grill about 5 minutes per side, or until grill marks are prominent and cauliflower releases easily from the grill. (If it sticks too much, it isn’t ready to flip.)
    • Flip and grill 5 minutes. Remove from grill.
    • To make the optional glaze: Place reserved marinade in a small pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
    • In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water to make slurry. Slowly pour slurry into simmering marinade and stir to thicken.
    • Remove from heat. Glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.
    • Pour glaze over steak for extra-citrusy goodness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1133mg | Potassium: 1191mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 208mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Grilled Cauliflower "steaks"

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    1. Alejandra says

      April 26, 2016 at 4:08 am

      Wowwwww delicious

    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

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