Spicy Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini Drizzle
Spicy Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini Drizzle
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Steaks
- 1 cauliflower, large head, outer leaves removed, stem trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Spicy Rub
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to desired spiciness
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Tahini Drizzle
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons cold water, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 2
Prepare the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower head on a cutting board, stem side down. Carefully slice the head vertically into 3/4-inch thick 'steaks'. You should get 2 to 3 large steaks from the center. The remaining florets from the sides can be roasted alongside the steaks or saved for another use.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the spicy rub: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Season the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle both sides generously with the spicy rub mixture. Gently rub the spices into the cauliflower to ensure it's well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Roast the cauliflower: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through, until they are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized at the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400°F - 6
Prepare the tahini drizzle: While the cauliflower is roasting, in a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. The mixture will initially seize and become very thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Thin the tahini drizzle: Gradually whisk in 2 tablespoons of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the drizzle reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. You may need up to 4 tablespoons of water total, depending on the thickness of your tahini.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve: Once the cauliflower steaks are done, remove them from the oven. Arrange the roasted cauliflower steaks on serving plates. Drizzle generously with the tahini sauce and garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini Drizzle
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Steaks
- 1 cauliflower, large head, outer leaves removed, stem trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Spicy Rub
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to desired spiciness
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Tahini Drizzle
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons cold water, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 2
Prepare the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower head on a cutting board, stem side down. Carefully slice the head vertically into 3/4-inch thick 'steaks'. You should get 2 to 3 large steaks from the center. The remaining florets from the sides can be roasted alongside the steaks or saved for another use.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the spicy rub: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Season the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle both sides generously with the spicy rub mixture. Gently rub the spices into the cauliflower to ensure it's well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Roast the cauliflower: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through, until they are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized at the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400°F - 6
Prepare the tahini drizzle: While the cauliflower is roasting, in a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. The mixture will initially seize and become very thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Thin the tahini drizzle: Gradually whisk in 2 tablespoons of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the drizzle reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. You may need up to 4 tablespoons of water total, depending on the thickness of your tahini.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve: Once the cauliflower steaks are done, remove them from the oven. Arrange the roasted cauliflower steaks on serving plates. Drizzle generously with the tahini sauce and garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min