Best 7 Cauliflower Steaks With Red Peppers Pesto Recipes

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Cauliflower steaks with red peppers pesto is a colorful, nutritious, and tasty dish. The steaks are made from slices of cauliflower that are roasted in the oven until tender. The red peppers pesto is made from roasted red peppers, basil, Parmesan, pine nuts and olive oil. The pesto is a flavorful sauce that complements the cauliflower steaks perfectly.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH RAISIN RELISH



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The relish is a bold, savory-sweet combo that works well with mild cauliflower.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons golden raisins, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed, drained and finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the peppers, raisins, parsley, cider vinegar, capers and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Trim the base of the core from the cauliflower, and then cut the head into 1-inch-thick slices. Cut any florets that fall off into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper over both sides of each cauliflower slice. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower steaks and florets and cook, turning the steaks once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven.
  • Roast until a knife easily pierces through the steaks, 15 to 20 minutes. Spoon the relish over the steaks and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 7 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS



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You might've tried boiling, mashing, and even turning cauliflower into 'rice'. For a different take on cauliflower, try these oven-roasted cauliflower steaks seasoned with a simple lemon-garlic sauce. Serve the steaks with chimichurri sauce or topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, sliced green olives and crumbled feta cheese.

Provided by Snacking in the Kitchen

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head cauliflower, sliced lengthwise through the core into 4 'steaks'
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Brush 1/2 of the olive oil mixture over the tops of the cauliflower steaks.
  • Roast cauliflower steaks in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Gently turn over each steak and brush with remaining olive oil mixture. Continue roasting until tender and golden, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 63.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER 'STEAKS'



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This is a simple and beautiful way to cook a whole cauliflower. These cauliflower steaks look beautiful on their own, and even better alongside a bit of mashed potato or yams. This is a great vegetarian alternative for meatless Mondays!

Provided by SPetrocelly

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place the cauliflower onto a cutting board with the stem side facing upwards; cut vertically into 4 steaks approximately even in thickness. Arrange 'steaks' onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the steaks; season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Roast in preheated oven for 20 minutes, turn with a spatula, and continue to roast until soft in the middle and darkening around the edges, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 81.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER & OLIVE SALSA



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Unlock the flavours of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Starter, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cauliflower
½ tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 roasted red pepper
4 black olives, pitted
small handful parsley
1 tsp capers
½ tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Slice the cauliflower into two 1-inch steaks - use the middle part as it's larger, and save the rest for another time. Rub the paprika and ½ tbsp oil over the steaks and season. Put on the tray and roast for 15-20 mins until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, make the salsa. Chop the pepper, olives, parsley and capers, and put into a bowl and mix with the remaining oil and vinegar. Season to taste. When the steaks are cooked, spoon over the salsa and top with flaked almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH RED PEPPERS & PESTO



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Make and share this Cauliflower Steaks With Red Peppers & Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TARGETreg Recipes

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 37m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (2 1/2-pound) large head cauliflower, leaves discarded
salt and pepper
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Giada de Laurentiis Genovese Basil Pesto *Available in most TARGET® stores

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 Degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and rub with 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch slices from top to bottom, keeping the pieces together through the stems and reserving florets that fall off. Transfer to the baking sheet along with the pepper and arrange in a single layer. Rub all over with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast, carefully turning the cauliflower steaks once, until a paring knife pierces easily through a cauliflower stem, about 25 minutes. Dollop the pesto and red pepper on top and serve hot.

STEAK WITH RED PEPPER SALSA AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower (about 2 1/2 pounds)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds flank steak
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 small stalk celery
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Heaping 1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips
1/4 cup pitted manzanilla olives
1/2 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450˚. Cut the cauliflower in half through the core, place cut-side down and slice through the stem into long, 3/4-inch-thick florets. Gently toss the cauliflower and any leaves with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread out on the hot baking sheet and roast until browned and tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, evenly pound the flank steak with the textured side of a meat mallet until 1/2 inch thick. Halve the steak crosswise and lengthwise; rub with salt and pepper, the paprika and granulated garlic. Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes.
  • Thinly slice the celery and toss with the vinegar in a medium bowl; let sit 5 minutes. Chop the roasted red peppers, olives and parsley and add to the celery along with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper; toss.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
  • Divide the steak and cauliflower among plates. Spoon the red pepper salsa on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 27 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 86 milligrams, Sodium 790 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, lemon juice, dried basil, dried oregano, fresh thyme, dried rosemary, onion powder, garlic, salt, pepper

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head cauliflower
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the green leaves from the cauliflower stem with a knife.
  • Place the cauliflower core-down on a cutting board and trim 2 sides so they become flat.
  • Cut the cauliflower in half and then cut each half in two to get 4 "steaks".
  • Rinse and dry the cauliflower steaks.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, onion, and garlic, plus salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Place the cauliflower steaks on the baking sheet and brush generously with the oil mixture.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender.
  • Serve as desired, such as on a sandwich with pesto and red pepper, or with barbecue sauce and roasted potatoes, or with vegan mushroom gravy and lentils.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure the cauliflower steaks are tender, cook them until they can be easily pierced with a fork, but not so long that they become mushy.
  • If you don't have a grill pan, you can also cook the cauliflower steaks in a regular skillet over medium heat.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of pesto used to taste. You may also want to add some additional seasonings, such as salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
  • If you don't have any red peppers, you can substitute another type of vegetable, such as zucchini or broccoli.
  • For a vegan version of this dish, use a store-bought or homemade vegan pesto.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower steaks with red peppers and pesto is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cauliflower steaks are tender and flavorful, while the red peppers and pesto add a pop of color and flavor. This dish is also low in carbs and calories, making it a great option for those on a diet. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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