Spice up cauliflower "steaks" with antioxidant-packed turmeric cashew cream for a flavorful, fall-themed dish.
Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins
Cashew Cream
⅔cupraw, unsalted cashews
1tspturmeric
1tbsptahini
1minced clove of garlic
1tsphoney
½tsphimalayan salt
⅓tspfreshly ground black pepper
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
2tbspwater
Roasted Cauliflower
1cauliflower
1tbspolive oil
½tsphimalayan salt
⅓tspblack pepper
Sautéed Rainbow Chard
1bunch of rainbow chard, roughly chopped
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
salt to taste
1
Soak the cashews in water overnight or at least 5 hours before.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3
Slice the cauliflower into "steaks" approximately 1 inch thick. Coat each side with olive oil and top with salt and pepper. Red pepper flakes optional for additional spice.
Place "steaks" on oven-safe roasting pan and cook on each side, flipping after approximately 10-15 minutes.
4
Rise the cashews and put them in a high-powered blender or food processor. Add turmeric and the rest of the ingredients for the cashew cream. Blend on high until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add water slowly and gradually if a thinner consistency is desired.
5
Heat EVOO in a pan at medium heat. Add chopped rainbow chard and sauté until soft. Salt to taste.
6
Slice Nardello pepper or another mild pepper for garnish to add a pop of fall color. Top steaks with cashew cream and slice peppers. Plate with sautéed chard and enjoy!
Ingredients
Cashew Cream
⅔cupraw, unsalted cashews
1tspturmeric
1tbsptahini
1minced clove of garlic
1tsphoney
½tsphimalayan salt
⅓tspfreshly ground black pepper
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
2tbspwater
Roasted Cauliflower
1cauliflower
1tbspolive oil
½tsphimalayan salt
⅓tspblack pepper
Sautéed Rainbow Chard
1bunch of rainbow chard, roughly chopped
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
salt to taste
Directions
1
Soak the cashews in water overnight or at least 5 hours before.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3
Slice the cauliflower into "steaks" approximately 1 inch thick. Coat each side with olive oil and top with salt and pepper. Red pepper flakes optional for additional spice.
Place "steaks" on oven-safe roasting pan and cook on each side, flipping after approximately 10-15 minutes.
4
Rise the cashews and put them in a high-powered blender or food processor. Add turmeric and the rest of the ingredients for the cashew cream. Blend on high until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add water slowly and gradually if a thinner consistency is desired.
5
Heat EVOO in a pan at medium heat. Add chopped rainbow chard and sauté until soft. Salt to taste.
6
Slice Nardello pepper or another mild pepper for garnish to add a pop of fall color. Top steaks with cashew cream and slice peppers. Plate with sautéed chard and enjoy!
Notes
Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric Cashew Cream Recipe
Azeezah Goodwin is the Editor & Founder of La Vie de Zee as well as the Founder of The Miami Events Newsletter & The NYC Events Newsletter. She travels frequently between Miami & NYC. Azeezah is a University of Southern California, University of Virginia School of Law and Sciences Po Paris alum. She enjoys Reformer Pilates, Padel, beach days, shopping and spending time with good friends and family.
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