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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

    Published: Aug 8, 2018 · Modified: Jan 23, 2021 by Jen Wooster

    Charred Cauliflower Steaks with Curry Sauce

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    A colorful and tasty curried cauliflower steak recipe. Simple to make on the grill or roasted in the oven. These charred cauliflower steaks are the perfect vegetarian weeknight dinner, ready to eat in under 30 minutes!

    charred cauliflower steak with curry sauce on plate

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    I love summer because we grill almost every night. I like to say it is because I adore dishes like these awesome charred cauliflower steaks with curry sauce. This is true….

    But I also hate to do dishes. So, a simple vegetarian meal like cauliflower steaks served with a green salad is right up my alley. You are going to be making it all summer long.

    And all winter because these charred cauli steaks are just as easy to make in the oven. Oh, and did we mention this recipe can be made vegan too?

    The curry sauce gives the cauliflower steaks a seriously needed tang!  I got the inspiration for the curried chicken salad at Whole Foods.  I am not a huge raisin fan but I love the combination of curry, raisins, and almonds.

    Chicken, cauliflower, it doesn’t matter. It is all good in our house. But as you know I am seriously in love with cauliflower recipes.  And the crazier the color the happier I am.  We are eating the rainbow and feeling great.

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    How to Make Charred Cauliflower Steaks with Curry Sauce

    Super simple instructions but the most important thing is that the sauce and garnishes can easily be made while the steaks are cooking.

    Prepare the Cauliflower Steaks- Carefully remove green leaves from the cauliflower, leaving the core intact. Using a large knife, cut the heads into ¾ to 1 inch thick steaks. Brush both sides of the steaks with oil, and season generously with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

    Any loose cauliflower pieces can be cooked in a grill pan alongside the steaks.

    Note: You can use any type/ color of cauliflower. I like to use orange and purple to make the meal more vibrant.

    cauliflower steaks ready for the grill

    Grill The Vegetarian Steaks- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Unlike with beef steaks, you don't want the super hot. The purpose here is to char the outside will roasting the cauliflower until it is fork-tender. This typically takes about 8 minutes per side which gives plenty of time to make the sauce and sides dishes.

    Make the Curry Sauce-For the sauce, add all the ingredients, and blend until smooth. We included both vegan and vegetarian options in the recipe card below. We use a touch of honey and garlic but a great substitution is Fermented Garlic Honey.

    curry sauce in blender

    How to Make Vegan Cauliflower Steaks-To make this recipe vegan we suggest substituting an equal amount of coconut sugar. I am not a fan of substituting maple syrup in this recipe. The maple flavor competes with the curry. For the mayo you can use any vegan mayo, but I actually prefer an unsweetened cashew yogurt with a squeeze of lemon.

    How Oven Roast Cauliflower Steaks- Start by preheating the oven to 425 F degrees. Place cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet and brush with oil. Cook the cauliflower 8-10 minutes per side until tender. Turn on the broiler and char the tops of the steaks, for about 3-5 minutes.

    How to Serve Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

    I prefer to serve cauliflower steaks family-style by arranging them on a platter, drizzling on the curry sauce, and artfully arranging the toppings (almonds, raisins, and parsley). Or if you can wait, throw it all on the plate and dig in. We promise you are going to love this recipe for charred cauliflower steaks with curry dressing. Nom nom nom.

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    Charred Cauliflower Steaks with Curry Sauce

    Breakout the grill for this vegetarian steak alternative. Colorful cauliflower steaks and a flavorful curry dressing is as easy to make as it is good for you!
    Servings: 4 servings
    Prep: 10 mins
    Cook: 20 mins
    Total: 30 mins
    5 from 11 votes
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    Equipment

    • Grill or sheet pan & oven

    Ingredients
      

    Cauliflower Steaks

    • 1 head cauliflower, any color
    • 3-4 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
    • kosher salt and pepper

    Curry Dressing

    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise sub plain cashew or soy yogurt for vegan
    • 2 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon raw honey sub coconut sugar for vegan
    • 1 clove garlic
    • pinch kosher salt
    • 2 cracks black pepper

    Toppings

    • ⅓ c raisins
    • ⅓ c sliced almonds
    • ¼ c fresh parsley, chopped
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    Instructions
     

    Cauliflower Steaks

    • Preheat grill to medium heat, roughly 400 degrees.
    • Remove green leaves from cauliflower, leaving the core intact. Using a large knife, cut the heads into ¾ to 1 inch thick steaks. Brush both sides of the steaks with oil, salt and pepper to preference.
    • Place cauliflower steaks on grill.  Grill for 8 minutes per side until tender and charred.
    • Serve cauliflower steaks on a platter and drizzle with curry sauce and garnish with raisins, almonds and parsley.

    Curry Sauce

    • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and whip until smooth. For a thinner dressing add 1 tablespoon of warm water. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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    Notes

    1. We prefer 1 tablespoon of curry powder but many people find this overpowering. Start with 2 teaspoon and add more to your liking.
    2. If any florets come apart they can be cooked in a grill pan alongside the steaks.
    3. When making this vegan we opt for cashew yogurt in place of mayo and a pinch of coconut sugar rather than honey.
    Oven Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    2. Place cauliflower steaks on baking sheet. Cook 8-10 minutes per side.
    3. When just tender, turn on broiler and char the tops of the steaks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 411kcal | Carbs: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 7g
    Author: Jen Wooster
    Course:: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, BBQ, Grilling
    Keyword Cauliflower, Curry, steaks, Vegan, vegetarian
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    1. Cindy Gordon says

      May 09, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      We've been involving our children in the kitchen so much more during this time since we are all home. They have helped pick our recipes, make then and of course taste them. My husband LOVES getting cauliflower steaks when we eat out. I was excited to make it at home. Even the kids liked it!!

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      • Jen says

        May 10, 2020 at 10:46 am

        That is great to hear!

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    2. Luci Petlack | Luci's Morsels says

      May 09, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you used more than one color of cauliflower. The various varieties really make eating produce so much more of an experience! And your curry sauce looks so easy. Gonna try that this week with the chicken we have!

      Reply
    3. Cathleen says

      May 09, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is the most beautiful plate of food!! It's making me want to get a grill!!

      Reply
    4. Biana says

      May 09, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      These steaks look amazing! Adding them to next week's menu.

      Reply
    5. Andrea Metlika says

      May 09, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      It's grilling season here and I am making these ASAP! Love that curry sauce too!

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    6. SHANIKA says

      January 03, 2020 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      I love using cauliflower and the idea of making them like steaks are perfect! I need to try this recipe. That curry dressing sounds like such a flavorful touch!

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    7. Alisha Rodrigues says

      January 02, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      I love how colorful that plate looks. If dinner was served like this one, I'd look forward to it, excited, every day. I'm drooling

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