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cauliflower steaks, cauliflower puree & mint pesto

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Delicious meal.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cauliflower steaks, cauliflower puree & mint pesto

  • FOR THE STEAKS
  • 1 lg
    head cauliflower
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • FOR THE PUREE
  • 4 md
    yukon gold potatoes
  • left over florets from the cauliflower
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • salt and pepper
  • MINT PESTO
  • 1 Tbsp
    blanched almonds
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 1 c
    mint leaves packed
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper

How To Make cauliflower steaks, cauliflower puree & mint pesto

  • 1
    Remove the green leaves from the cauliflower leaving the stem intact. Cut from the middle of the cauliflower to the stem and cut two nice steaks. Set the remaining cauliflower florets aside.
  • 2
    Preheat oven at 400 degrees. Place parchment paper on baking sheet. Brush the steaks with olife oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and the cauliflower is fork tender.
  • 3
    Meanwhile place the remaining cauliflower florets in a pot. Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks and add to pan with cauliflower. Put in enough water to cover and add some salt. Bring to boil and cook until softened. Drain and transfer to a food processor and add teh butter process until smooth. Add a little milk if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    To make the pesto. Add the nuts, garlic, mint and parmesan cheese to a food processor. Process drizzling in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 5
    To serve place some puree on a plate. Top with cauliflower steak and top with the pesto.

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