This is an amazing first course or side dish. Roasted slabs of cauliflower topped off with a tomato olive type salsa. I read about this technique in an older issue of Bon Appetit. Taking a whole head of cauliflower, peel off the outer leaves, standing it on its core end and cutting slabs from it's thickest part, a good half inch or a more keeping everything intact resembling a little tree. I decided to roast my "steaks" so I drizzled each side with olive oil, salt, pepper and a sprinkling of romano or parmesan cheese of course!
Bake in a 400F oven until tender and golden on each side gently flipping each "steak" over with a spatula. Don't worry about the stem and core being attached you're going to eat it all!
The end result gives you the perfect surface for a topping of your choice, think about it for a minute, the possibilities are endless! I might even stick a fried egg on top for some "steak" and eggs next time!
The topping I made had quartered grape tomatoes, sliced green and kalamata olives, finely diced red onion, fresh basil, parsley and olive oil, if I had a jar of artichokes I would have chopped a few in there and maybe even a couple sun dried tomatoes.It was the perfect compliment to the creamy roasted slabs of cauliflower, and a definite WOW factor! I hope you give it a try.
Buon Appetito!
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I love all these beautiful veggies - roasted cauliflower is one of my favs. Love that topping, too. xo,
Veggies show up often around here.
This is genius, not to mention absolutely gorgeous! Love it.
Ooh, Thank you! What a GREAT idea! Chopping cauliflower into those pretty little pieces can take so much time. I love this option. And I LOVE roasted cauliflower!
I snuck home a head of cauli just yesterday. Maybe I'll top mine with crunchy garlicky bread crumbs, since I'm really low on veggie toppings. I do have some parmesan I could add...Yup, you are right. Endless possibilities.
I certainly shall give it a try. Oh so many ideas here, so few meals - I still haven't made the artichoke pasta!
Simple things are the best, no?
We did cauliflower in the wood oven recently, with garlic and anchovy. Next time thinking of doing the whole head uncut, see how that works.
Claudia, I believe this is the most beautiful dish of cauliflower I've ever seen. So colorful and full of flavor.
Sam
What a cool side dish, and it looks so pretty too!
Yet another way to prepare my favorite veg.
I think a fried egg on top is needed!
What a great vegetarian meal! It looks so vibrant and packed with flavours, not boring at all :)
Talk about your "wow" factor - the world would eat their vegetables if you prepared them. And so shall I. With that salsa. Who need meat?
Roasting vegetables is a great way to intensify their natural flavors. This looks fab!
Great technique and a nice way to branch out of the cauliflower and tahini sauce I am always fixing!
This will definitely get my children to eat more cauliflower! Delicious!
Sandy
I've been making these "steaks" for almost a year now. Absolutely LOVE them and how easy the recipe is. But the best part is how unbelievably delicious cauliflower is made this way. LOVE your blog and your photos are mouthwatering---every one of them!!!! :)
They look fantastic! I love roasting cauiflower as it adds a whole new dimension to it. Love your toppings, Marie!
What a terrific idea. Now I can actually have something new to try with cauliflower!
I remember reading this in BA too and trying it myself, but mine did not come out nearly as pretty as yours! They all fell apart. But now I must try again!
I love roasting cauliflower this way--it's so lacy and beautiful. I've never added a "topping," but can't wait to try it.
Looks like I'm buying some cauliflower tomorrow. Also some ricottas cheese to make your ricotta stuffed meatballs. You really have some "good stuff" Keep 'em comin'
How beautiful! This looks like it would be a great entree or light meal!
What a fun idea. Roasted is the only way I eat cauliflower and the topping makes it even more interesting. You could even call these low-carb crostini for those who care about that sort of thing. Definitely a way to enjoy crostini and cut calories.
I saw this, too, but yours look spectacular! As usual!
WOW - what a great idea and pretty too! An egg on top would be just fantastic.
Hi Marie - I tore out that page from Bon Appetit too. It was a long time ago - - and still plan to try it, thanks for the motivation. Your version looks fabulous!
LL
Marie,
Beautifully conceived and photographed. We Italians know!
Marie, Beautifully conceived, executed and photographed. We Italians know food!
Marie these are beautiful and so yummy looking!
They should really have an oven named after you for your perfect usage of baking and cooking wonderful veggies dishes in your oven.. Your The BEST!!
Miss you and hope your well.. can't wait till Spring!
xoxo
Roasted cauliflower is one of our favorite ways to eat veggies. You took it to a whole new (and healthy) level. LOVE this idea as an appetizer, especially for our vegetarian friends. Another Marie idea that I'm saving.
Marie...you've done it again! I love this...and I'm thinking cauliflower steak parmigiana.
Looks delicious, and so pretty! Love cauliflower.
I came back to have a second look but didn't see my comment, so am leaving another. You have a way of making any vegetable appealing to even the most finicky vegetable hater.
I love this idea! Roasting is my favourite way to cook cauliflower and this method makes it into quite a substantial dish. Beautiful dish.
Very nice looking cauliflower. I often do this with steaming them, but oven baking them makes a lot more colorful presentation before adding the topping. I might just have to give these a whirl. I've uses a simple green sauce, so this riot of color is another good variation. I love cauliflower and making it this way is sure to make some converts of the indifferent cauliflower eaters.
I saw this idea somewhere not that long ago and thought it sounded wonderful - yours look beautiful! Definitely going to have to give it a try.
This is an awesome idea!!
You make cauliflower look so beautiful. I love how you cooked this, and the topping. Perfecto!
I happen to have cauliflower that needs using up before I go on holiday. Very inventive!
BUONISSIMI!!
Wow, indeed, Marie. These are brilliant! I love roasted cauliflower but never thought to slice them like "steaks"! Can you imagine some pesto on top? Love your combination of olives, onions and tomatoes.
I like the sound of serving cauliflower like this!
Awesome idea! Great main for a vegetarian (or just those of us who love veggies)!
I am going to prepare it for dinner!
I admit I had never saw such an easy,simple...and inviting recipe with cauliflower!
Best,
Ana
You have the gift of making vegetables look like the stars they are. Thank you!
Cauliflower is one of our favourite vegge.. Roasted slabs of cauliflower topped off with a tomato olive type salsa sounds delicious and mouth watering too. I can't even wait for this..
Not a fan of the olive topping. But I love the "steak" idea. Cutting the cauliflower into little flat trees look really cute. It's a nice change from just roasting the florets.
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