These cauliflower steaks are roasted to perfection and beautifully caramelized with a honey sriracha glaze that balances sweet heat with the earthy depth of the vegetable. Each bite is elevated by a creamy garlic-infused mashed cauliflower base and accented with the tart pop of pomegranate seeds, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors in this visually stunning dish.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Servings 2
Calories 577kcal
Ingredients
For the roasted cauliflower and mashed cauliflower:
1large head cauliflower
2medium garlic clovespeeled for the steak
2medium garlic clovesminced for the sauce
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespooncream cheese
1tablespoonwater
Sea saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
1cupspinach
½cuppomegranate seeds
For the honey Sriracha sauce:
2tablespoonssriracha
½cuphoney
3tablespoonssoy sauce
2garlic clovesminced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
Divide the cauliflower, slicing one half into steaks and cutting the other half into florets.
Boil the florets and garlic cloves in a large pot for about 15 minutes or until soft, then drain.
Puree the softened florets and garlic with butter, cream cheese, and a splash of water; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir together sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl for the glaze.
Coat the cauliflower steaks with the glaze and roast for 15 minutes, then flip and continue for roasting for five to 10 more minutes.
Lightly sauté spinach in olive oil while the steaks roast.
Assemble the dish with a layer of mashed cauliflower, a helping of spinach, a cauliflower steak, and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds for serving.