Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

If you're looking for a perfect summer side-dish for your next cookout, or even just something different to throw on the grill (hotdogs are sooo last year) then look no further than this week's delicious healthy recipe. 

Cauliflower is a "meatier", hearty kind of vegetable that can be seasoned and grilled much like you would your favorite cut of meat, and also is great served alongside a lean steak or chicken breast. A cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower holds flavor exceptionally well and is full of vitamins and minerals. Cauliflower has been said to prevent cancer, boost heart health, boost brain health, is a natural detoxifier for your body, is anti-inflammatory, has digestive benefits, and has tons of phytonutrients and antioxidants. Basically, a nutritional powerhouse on a plate that holds flavor and is simple to prepare. 

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

Gather:

2 heads of Cauliflower

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 lemon, juiced

salt + pepper to taste

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method:

1. Mix olive oil, salt + pepper and lemon juice together
2. Rinse off cauliflower and remove leaves, cut stalk so that head can sit flat on counter.
3. With a sharp knife, cut cauliflower straight down the middle, and then slice into 1 inch "steaks". If some break or are not usable as "steaks" just set florets aside.
4. Using a brush, coat both sides of each "steak" with the oil mixture
5. Pour remaining oil over the florets that were set aside
6. Grill steaks and florets on medium heat for 5-7 minutes/side. Do not allow to burn.
7. During last two minutes of grilling, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
8. Serve immediately.

These steaks are also a perfect option for vegetarians or a "meat-free" kind of night. As a tip, grate your own parmesan off of a block, the flavor will be fresher.

Enjoy, and join us back here next week for another recipe--perfect for the 4th of July!