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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks w/Puree for Two

/></p> <p><strong>Cauliflower Steaks W/Puree for Two   - something different for dinner tonite!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <p>One 1 1/2-pound head of cauliflower</p> <p>1 1/2 cups water</p> <p>1 cup whole milk</p> <p>2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for brushing</p> <p>Salt and freshly ground pepper</p> <p><strong>Directions:</strong></p> <p>1. Heat oven to 350°F. Using sharp heavy knife and starting at top center of cauliflower head, cut two 1-inch-thick slices of cauliflower, cutting through stem end. Set cauliflower steaks aside.</p> <p>2. Cut enough florets from remaining cauliflower head to measure 3 cups. Combine florets, water, and milk in medium saucepan, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to boil and cook until cauliflower florets are very tender, about 10 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.</p> <p>3. Transfer florets to blender. Add half of the reserved 1 cup cooking liquid and puree until smooth. Add more of the liquid if desired, and puree again. Return puree to same saucepan.</p> <p>4. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brush cauliflower steaks with additional oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add cauliflower steaks to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and bake cauliflower steaks until tender, about 10 minutes.</p> <p>5. Rewarm cauliflower puree over medium heat. Divide puree between 2 plates; top each with cauliflower steak.</p> <p><strong>Recipe from Food 52</strong></p>

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This recipe is delicious served with mini, individual meatloaf(s) - much lighter fare than mash potoatoes. We really enjoyed the change. Roasted veggies is a wonderful way to serve @ any meal.

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Naturalbornwoman, this sounds wonderful! By the way, we loved your cream peas and the green beans and mushrooms: they have earned a place on my menu! At any rate, there used to be a show on TVFN called "Five Ingredient Meals" and the recipes are still on-line. One of my favorites is turkey meatloaf. I think I will make that tonight along with the roasted cauliflower. I am looking forward to dinner tonight! Thanks for posting, Poodlepet2
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that looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing this...I love cauliflower!

I can't wait to try it....just wondering...did you eat the stem or just the florets? Hope that isn't a silly question!

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On 12/2/2014 RespectLife said:

that looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing this...I love cauliflower!

I can't wait to try it....just wondering...did you eat the stem or just the florets? Hope that isn't a silly question!

I was wondering about the stem, too! Lol. This looks wonderful
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Looks good, NaturalBornWoman! I made the spicy whole roasted cauliflower about a month ago. It turned out great, but it was a little too spicy. The next time I make it, I am going to concoct my own seasonings. This is the one I made:

Image result for whole roasted cauliflower photos

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On 12/2/2014 Madisson said:

Looks good, NaturalBornWoman! I made the spicy whole roasted cauliflower about a month ago. It turned out great, but it was a little too spicy. The next time I make it, I am going to concoct my own seasonings. This is the one I made:

Image result for whole roasted cauliflower photos

Here's my current favorite whole roasted with Indian spices:

Tandoori Cauliflower w/Quinoa


Ingredients

For the Tandoori cauliflower:
•1 teaspoon grapeseed oil (or any cooking oil with a high smoke

point)
•1 medium head cauliflower
•1 cup greek yogurt
•1 tablespoon garam masala
•1 tablespoon sweet paprika
•1 teaspoon ground coriander
•1 teaspoon ground cumin
•1 teaspoon ground turmeric
•1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
•4 medium garlic cloves, minced
•1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Indian-spiced quinoa:
•1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
•3 cups water
•1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
•2 whole cardamom pods
•2 whole cloves
•3 tablespoons coconut oil
•1 medium onion, diced
•1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
•1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•2 medium cloves garlic, minced
•1 teaspoon ground cumin
•1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
•Salt to taste

For the yogurt sauce:
•1/2 cup leftover yogurt marinade
•1/2 cup greek yogurt
•1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Optional garnish:
•Handful of cilantro, chopped

Instructions


1.Preheat oven to 400ÂşF. Rub the center of a baking sheet with oil (where you will set the cauliflower).


2.Remove the green leaves from the cauliflower and cut off the bottom of the stem so that it has a flat base. Rinse well and dry. Set the cauliflower on the baking sheet.

3.Add yogurt to a small bowl and whisk in the spices, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and salt. Brush 1/2 cup of the yogurt marinade over the head of cauliflower, completely covering all except the flat bottom.


4.Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes to cool.

5.Meanwhile, make the Indian-spiced quinoa. Rinse quinoa well under cool water to remove the natural soapy-tasting residue. Add to a medium saucepan along with the water, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and cloves. (Note: For easier retrieval later on, tie the cardamom and cloves into a cheesecloth pouch before adding.) Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender and fluffy. Remove from heat and let the quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the spices.

6.In a large saute pan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, about 6-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook, stirring, for another minute. Add the quinoa and sprinkle the turmeric over the top. Stir until all of the ingredients are combined and quinoa is heated through, then season with salt to taste and remove from heat.
7.To make the yogurt sauce, stir the 1/2 cup yogurt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into the remaining yogurt marinade. Chill until ready to serve.

8.To serve, cut the cauliflower into four or six wedges. Place a scoop of Indian-spiced quinoa on a plate and top with a wedge of cauliflower. Drizzle with yogurt sauce or serve the sauce alongside.

Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top, if using.

<h1>Tandoori Cauliflower with Indian-Spiced Quinoa</h1>

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On 12/2/2014 NaturalBornWoman said:
On 12/2/2014 Madisson said:

Looks good, NaturalBornWoman! I made the spicy whole roasted cauliflower about a month ago. It turned out great, but it was a little too spicy. The next time I make it, I am going to concoct my own seasonings. This is the one I made:

Image result for whole roasted cauliflower photos

Here's my current favorite whole roasted with Indian spices:

Tandoori Cauliflower w/Quinoa


Ingredients

For the Tandoori cauliflower:
•1 teaspoon grapeseed oil (or any cooking oil with a high smoke

point)
•1 medium head cauliflower
•1 cup greek yogurt
•1 tablespoon garam masala
•1 tablespoon sweet paprika
•1 teaspoon ground coriander
•1 teaspoon ground cumin
•1 teaspoon ground turmeric
•1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
•4 medium garlic cloves, minced
•1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Indian-spiced quinoa:
•1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
•3 cups water
•1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
•2 whole cardamom pods
•2 whole cloves
•3 tablespoons coconut oil
•1 medium onion, diced
•1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
•1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•2 medium cloves garlic, minced
•1 teaspoon ground cumin
•1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
•Salt to taste

For the yogurt sauce:
•1/2 cup leftover yogurt marinade
•1/2 cup greek yogurt
•1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Optional garnish:
•Handful of cilantro, chopped

Instructions


1.Preheat oven to 400ÂşF. Rub the center of a baking sheet with oil (where you will set the cauliflower).


2.Remove the green leaves from the cauliflower and cut off the bottom of the stem so that it has a flat base. Rinse well and dry. Set the cauliflower on the baking sheet.

3.Add yogurt to a small bowl and whisk in the spices, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and salt. Brush 1/2 cup of the yogurt marinade over the head of cauliflower, completely covering all except the flat bottom.


4.Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes to cool.

5.Meanwhile, make the Indian-spiced quinoa. Rinse quinoa well under cool water to remove the natural soapy-tasting residue. Add to a medium saucepan along with the water, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and cloves. (Note: For easier retrieval later on, tie the cardamom and cloves into a cheesecloth pouch before adding.) Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender and fluffy. Remove from heat and let the quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the spices.

6.In a large saute pan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, about 6-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook, stirring, for another minute. Add the quinoa and sprinkle the turmeric over the top. Stir until all of the ingredients are combined and quinoa is heated through, then season with salt to taste and remove from heat.
7.To make the yogurt sauce, stir the 1/2 cup yogurt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into the remaining yogurt marinade. Chill until ready to serve.

8.To serve, cut the cauliflower into four or six wedges. Place a scoop of Indian-spiced quinoa on a plate and top with a wedge of cauliflower. Drizzle with yogurt sauce or serve the sauce alongside.

Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top, if using.

<h1>Tandoori Cauliflower with Indian-Spiced Quinoa</h1>

Oh...these recipes sound and look so good. Thanks for posting them. Smile

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I saw this, or at least something very much like it (obviously since this must be the OP's own recipe), on some cooking show recently and it looked very nice.

I like cauliflower and you can do so many things with it!

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Madison, I had to do a double take when I saw that picture-it eerily looks like a brain!!! That would make a great Halloween prop! That's not the original picture you posted, is it? Poodlepet2