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Blackened Cauliflower Steaks with Spicy Chimichurri
Blackened Cauliflower Steaks with Spicy Chimichurri is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms a humble vegetable into a culinary masterpiece. The cauliflower is seasoned with bold spices and roasted until caramelized and tender, while the zesty chimichurri adds a fresh, spicy kick. Packed with nutrients and flavor, this dish is perfect as a main course for a light meal or a striking side dish. It’s an ideal way to add a healthy and creative flair to your dining table.
Ingredients
- 1 large Head of cauliflower, sliced into steaks (200 calories)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (240 calories)
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika (6 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Ground cumin (4 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (2 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder (1 calorie)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (0 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (0 calories)
- 1/2 cup Fresh parsley, chopped (11 calories)
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (4 calories)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (4 calories)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil (240 calories)
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar (4 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (0 calories)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the outer leaves and trim the stem of the cauliflower, leaving the core intact. Slice into 1-inch-thick steaks.
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with olive oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture.
- Arrange the steaks on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the chimichurri. In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to blend and adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
- Serve the blackened cauliflower steaks hot, drizzled with spicy chimichurri.
This recipe is approximately 765 calories and serves four. Each serving will be approximately189 calories. This recipe should take roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 35 minutes.
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