Buttery Cauliflower Steaks With Orange Basil Chimichurri (Vegan)

October 23, 2023

Fresh, zesty and filling, this makes a wonderful summer lunch, light supper or vegan option at your next BBQ.

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Ingredients

5 tbsp plant-based Nuttelex

5 cloves garlic - finely minced

1/4 cup fresh sweet basil leaves - finely chopped

2 shallots - finely minced

1 cup fresh parsley leaves - finely chopped

1 red chilli (de-seeded and finely chopped)

1/2 tsp orange zest

1 tsp fresh orange juice

1 tbsp red/white wine vinegar

1/8 tsp salt

1 whole cauliflower (sliced into 1 inch steaks)

3-4 tbsp olive oil

salt and black pepper to taste

vegan parmesan cheese

Directions

Chimichurri Sauce

1Blend the basil, parsley, red chilli, orange zest, orange juice, red/white vinegar, salt and Nuttelex in a bowl. Set aside.

Cauliflower Steaks

1Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower steaks and cook. Carefully turn the steaks once and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and browned on both sides.

2Transfer cauliflower steaks onto a lined baking tray or BBQ. Roast in a pre-heated oven /BBQ at 200° C for about 10 - 15 mins or until steaks are fork-tender.

3Transfer cauliflower steaks onto a serving plate. Pour a generous portion of chimichurri sauce over the steaks. Sprinkle vegan parmesan and serve.

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