Cauliflower Steaks with Spicy Cilantro Cashew Cream
 
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Recipe type: Side
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • Scant ½ teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
Spicy Cilantro Cashew Cream
  • ½ cup raw unsalted cashews
  • 1 and ½ inch chunk of jalapeño
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 packed cup cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup hot water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For serving: jalapeño slices, lemon wedges
Instructions
  1. A few hours ahead of time, cover cashews in hot water and set aside on the counter to soften. Alternatively, cover the cashews in cold water and place in the fridge overnight to soften.
  2. When ready to proceed, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Set the cauliflower with its base on the counter after slicing off the leaves, and slice the cauliflower into 1" steaks. It's okay if it falls apart a bit - you should get 2-4 full steaks.
  4. Lightly oil a baking sheet, or use parchment paper or a silpat baking mat, and place cauliflower steaks and extra cauliflower onto the sheet. Sprinkle salt and pepper overtop.
  5. Bake cauliflower steaks for 25 minutes, until browned but not overly soft.
  6. Drain the cashews. In a food processor or high quality blender, combine soaked cashews, jalapeño (seeded if desired), garlic, cilantro, hot water and salt.
  7. Top the cauliflower steaks with ½ of the spicy cilantro cashew cream. Serve as a main or a side with extra sauce, jalapeño slices, and lemon wedges to squeeze overtop.
Recipe by Uproot Kitchen at https://uprootkitchen.com/2015/11/09/cauliflower-steaks-with-spicy-cilantro-cashew-cream/