Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Pesto

Posted on by mdadmin in Accelerated stage, Continued Stage, Maintenance Stage, Recipes

Servings – 4

This recipe is fine for all stages of the program

  • 1 small cauliflower

PESTO

  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic or 1 tsp of garlic powder (fresh is ALWAYS better as far as taste goes but the powder is fine in a pinch)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Cut the cauliflower, including the stalk, into ¾”  thick slices.  Set aside.
  2. PESTO – In a food processor or blender, add the basil, garlic and lemon juice.
  3. Turn on the machine and pulse a few times.
  4. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor or blender is running on low.
  5. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Blend on low until smooth.
  6. Season pesto with salt and pepper.
  7. Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks with pesto ( You can use a spoon to spread it or something like a silicone pastry brush)
  8. Place the cauliflower steaks on a grill over medium heat OR place on a raised baking rack and bake in the oven at 350 C until cooked to your desired tenderness (about 20 minutes would be the minimum)
  9. If cooking on a grill, cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cauliflower is tender but still firm.
  10. Serve warm with a protein of your choice.

NOTE: Fire up the grill and make grilled cauliflower steaks with basil pesto for a healthy and simple summer dinner!