Friday, January 30, 2015

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri




Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri 
Serves 4 
If you're not familiar with chimichurri, it is quite tangy. Deliciously tangy. Adjust the flavors for your own taste. Don't like a lot of raw garlic? Use less. Don't want it as tangy? Decrease the vinegar. Feel free to play around with the proportions.


What you need:

Cauliflower
 1 large head cauliflower
1-2 tbsp coconut oil  (or other fat/oil) 
 I love it with Maison Cote Chicken seasoning or just add Salt pepper and smoked parika

Chimichurri (approximately 1 cup)
1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley (about 1/2 cup finely chopped)
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro 
1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp of vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice (or additional vinegar)
2-4 cloves garlic
1/2 - 1 tsp salt, to taste
1/8 - 1/4 pepper, to taste

How to make:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

For chimichurri, wash and dry your herbs. Mince the garlic, sprinkle it with salt, then crush it with the flat side of your knife. Alternatively, you can use a zester/grater. You may use less garlic as desired -- I use 3 or 4 cloves. Remove thick stems from herbs and finely chop the leaves of the parsley, cilantro, then oregano. In a non reactive bowl or mason jar, mix together the garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and herbs. Pour in the olive oil (add more if need to cover the herbs). Add salt and pepper to preference. I use 1/2 tsp salt and a few grinds of pepper. Adjust flavors and add more oil if desired. Let stand for about 20 minutes at room temp (while you roast cauliflower). If you make ahead, bring to room temp before serving. 

Alternatively make in food processor: Add everything except for oil to food processor and pulse until you reach desired consistency. Transfer to a nonreactive bowl or mason jar and pour oil over mixture. Add more and adjust flavors as desired.

For cauliflower: Remove leaves and trim the stem from the cauliflower while leaving the core intact. With core side down, cut cauliflower in half then cut two 1/2 inch steaks from each half (amount will depend on size of cauliflower). Cut smaller steaks from broken pieces or use for other purpose. Rub steaks with the seasoning add couple drop of olive or sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides and place on baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, flip steaks carefully, then roast for another 10-15 minutes or until browned and tender. Serve topped with chimichurri sauce. 

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