Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

Ingredients


  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • 2 large heads cauliflower

  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro (Optional)

Description

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

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

  3. 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.