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Cauliflower Grill Steaks

Cauliflower Steaks

Cauliflower Steaks

Yield: 2-4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes

Simple and Delicious Dish done in just a few minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower
  • 4 Tbsp. Epicurean Olive Oil, both the Lemon and Butter flavored, is excellent.
  • 3 Tbsp. My Sage Gourmet Seasoning blend of choice.
  • I am loving the Southwest, Sassy Cilantro, Roasted Garlic, Dilly Buttermilk Ranch, and Fines Herbes blend for this recipe right now.
  • A dollop of Plain Full-fat Greek yogurt (for serving; optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove the toughest outer leaves from cauliflower (leave the tender inner leaves) and trim the stem.
  2. Resting cauliflower on the stem, cut into 4 equal steaks
  3. Trim off the outer rounded edge of each piece to create four 3/4-thick steaks; reserve trimmed-off florets for making cauliflower rice or roasted cauliflower.
  4. Rub both sides of each steak with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and season both sides of each.
    Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  5. Cook cauliflower, gently lifting up occasionally to avoid sticking, Cook until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  6. Flip and cook until the second side is golden brown, about 3 minutes, then transfer skillet to oven.
  7. Next reduce the heat in your skillet and cover until the steaks are tender (keep an eye on them, test with a fork or toothpick., approx. 6-8 mins. Let cool slightly.

    Option 2- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
    Brown in the skillet (above) then Remove steaks from skillet, spray a baking sheet then place steaks on it.
    Roast uncovered until tender when pierced with a fork or toothpick, approx. 6-10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
    Top with yogurt or other sauce of your choosing.
  8. Suggestion: Top with Braggs Nutritional Yeast or Fresh chopped garlic and/or lemon zest.

    Check out Epicurean Olive Oil https://epicureanoliveoils.com/


Notes

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is naturally high in fiber and B-vitamins. It provides antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against cancer. It also contains fiber to enhance weight loss and digestion, choline which is essential for learning and memory, and many other important nutrients.

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© Carol Takakura
Cuisine: Gluten-Free; Healthy; American, Vegetarian / Category: Entrees
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Black Bean and Avocado Salad

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Black Bean and Avocado Salad

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Easy, delicious and loaded with protein and fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry black beans
  • 2 1/4 cups filtered water
  • 1 fresh jalapeño chili (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (chopped)
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp My Sage Gourmet Southwest Seasoning Blend
  • 1/2 tsp black ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
  • juice of 1 1/2 limes
  • 1 large avocado, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a pressure cooker combine water, dried black beans, ½ teaspoon sea salt, fresh jalapeño and garlic.
  2. Bring to pressure, reduce heat, and cook on low for an hour, until beans are tender but not falling apart.
  3. At this point most of the water should be reduced; uncover and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  4. In a salad bowl combine olive oil, My Sage Gourmet Southwest Seasoning Blend, black pepper, fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, onion, lime juice and avocado.
  5. Mix well and then add black beans; taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve hot over your favorite flour or corn tortillas.

Notes

For this recipe, I find the best flavor and texture comes from dried beans that have been soaked overnight. Using a high-quality brand of the freshest dried beans will make a huge difference in the overall taste.


You can also quick-soak dried beans by putting them in a pot with plenty of cold water, bringing it to a boil, turning it off after a minute or so and letting the beans sit for at least an hour before cooking.


Finally, a pressure cooker is not necessary if you have the time to simmer the beans until they are ready. Be sure to keep an eye on the water level, adding more as needed.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 534Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 641mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 14gSugar: 12gProtein: 22g

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Category: Vegetarian

 

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