Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

These grilled cauliflower steaks are not just beautifully caramelized with a flavorful smoky taste, the presentation is lovely! A delicious change from boring old steamed cauliflower. I like my cauliflower a little on the firm side, so add a few extra minutes if you like it softer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 large heads cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Remove the tough bottom leaves from each cauliflower, taking care not to remove the stem. Place cauliflower heads onto a cutting board with the stem side facing upwards; cut vertically on both sides of stem to remove loose florets. Reserve florets for another use.

Step 4

Cut each cauliflower vertically through the stem into 2 even "steaks", 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Remove any remaining small leaves from each steak. Place cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Brush one side of each steak with some of the oil mixture. Place steaks on the preheated grill, oiled-side down; grill for 5 minutes. Brush more oil mixture on top of steaks and gently flip over; grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes more. Drizzle with any remaining oil and remove to a plate. Sprinkle with cilantro.