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Cashew-Crusted Cauliflower

Crispy Cashew-Crusted Cauliflower Steak for Delightful Meals

Enjoy a delightful meal with cashew-crusted cauliflower, a tasty vegan option for plant-based eating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Steaks
  • 1 large head Cauliflower or 2 small heads
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Plain Dairy-Free Milk thicker varieties like cashew milk yield the best results
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice for buttermilk mixture
Crispy Coating
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews can substitute with pistachios or almonds
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot or Cornstarch
Optional Additions
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil for drizzling
  • 1 cup Date-Lemon Relish optional topping
  • 1 cup Hummus for serving
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • food processor
  • Steaming Basket

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Trim the leaves off the cauliflower head and slice it into 3 thick "steaks".
  3. Steam the cauliflower steaks for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender but still firm.
  4. In a shallow dish, combine the dairy-free milk and lemon juice to create a vegan buttermilk.
  5. Blend the cashews, sea salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, curry powder, smoked paprika, and arrowroot until finely ground.
  6. Dip each steamed cauliflower steak into the vegan buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
  7. Press each steak into the cashew mixture, ensuring an even coating, then place on the baking sheet.
  8. Drizzle with avocado oil if desired, then bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving topped with date-lemon relish and fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure dairy-free milk is thick and watch steaming time to avoid too-soft cauliflower.

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