Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on February 26, 2024
This grilled cauliflower steak is topped with chermoula sauce, a flavorful relish commonly featured in North African cuisine. The fresh and vibrant sauce pairs well with the smokiness of the cauliflower steaks.
Utensils Dinner
Globe African
15
ingredients
9
steps
25
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1/2 tsp
coriander seeds
1 tsp
cumin seeds
3
crushed garlic cloves
3/4 cup(s)
fresh parsley, chopped coarsely
3/4 cup(s)
fresh cilantro, chopped coarsely
1/4 tsp
ground turmeric
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1/3 cup(s)
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup(s)
lemon juice
1 tsp
finely grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp
salt
1
batch of chermoula sauce, see above
1
large cauliflower
2 tbsp
avocado or olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
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Directions 9 steps | 25 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Make the chermoula sauce. In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the coriander and cumin seeds for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe: Make the chermoula sauce.
Step 3

Use either a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a cast-iron skillet to crush the toasted seeds. Transfer the seeds to the bowl of a food processor.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe: 
Use either a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a cast-iron skillet to crush the toasted seeds.
Step 4

Add garlic, parsley, cilantro, turmeric, paprika, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt to the bowl of the food processor.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe: Add garlic, parsley, cilantro, turmeric, paprika, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt to the bowl of the food processor.
Step 5

Process until the sauce is smooth. Season to taste with more salt if desired. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe: 
Process until the sauce is smooth.
Step 6

Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium heat. Remove the outer leaves of the cauliflower.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe: 
Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium heat.
Step 7

Chop the cauliflower into 1-1½ inch steaks. Brush the cauliflower with oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe: 
Chop the cauliflower into 1-1½ inch steaks.
Step 8

Place the cauliflower steaks on the grill, and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the cauliflower are crisp-tender.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe: 
Place the cauliflower steaks on the grill, and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the cauliflower are crisp-tender.
Step 9

Drizzle the cauliflower steaks with the chermoula sauce and enjoy!

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Recipe: Drizzle the cauliflower steaks with the chermoula sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
385
FAT
34.7 g
PROTEIN
6.4 g
CARBS
16.7 g
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Emma C.

Emma

03 Oct 2022

Who knew cauliflower could be so versatile? And that Chermoula sauce looks next-level

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