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Cauliflower Steaks with Hummus and Gremolata

Cauliflower Steaks with Hummus and Gremolata

With this recipe, your kitchen will feel like a modern bistro, serving a dish that’s both nourishing and elegant.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 to 3 1x

Ingredients

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for Cauliflower Steaks:

  • 1 large cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • ⅔ cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)

for Gremolata:

  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven and Cauliflower: Heat oven to 350°F. Remove tough outer leaves from the cauliflower but keep tender ones. Trim the base and cut vertically into two thick steaks about 1.5 inches wide. Save extra florets for another recipe.
  2. Season the Steaks: In a bowl, whisk olive oil with cumin, paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Brush one side of each steak with half the mixture.
  3. Sear the Cauliflower: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Place the steaks oiled-side down and sear 3–5 minutes until golden. Brush remaining oil on the top and carefully flip.
  4. Bake Until Tender: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 15 minutes, or until stems are fork-tender and edges crisp.
  5. Make the Gremolata: In a small bowl, mix toasted pine nuts, mint, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until evenly combined.
  6. Assemble and Serve: Spread ⅓ cup hummus onto each plate. Place one cauliflower steak on top, spoon gremolata over, drizzle with olive oil, and add a squeeze of lemon if desired.
  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes