Okay, so picture this: It's a Tuesday night, you're craving something exciting, but you're also tired. You don't want to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen. This recipe is your solution! These Peri-Peri Cauliflower Steaks with Peanut Sauce are a quick, easy, healthy and exciting meal ready in under an hour. It's so much more interesting than your average veggie dinner!
The secret to this recipe's success lies in the delightful combination of spicy peri-peri and creamy peanut sauce. The cauliflower steaks get perfectly roasted, developing a gorgeous char, while the peanut sauce adds a rich, nutty sweetness that balances out the heat perfectly. It's a real flavor explosion!
Required Equipments
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
- Vegetable peeler
- Large frying pan or skillet
- Food processor (optional)
Peri Peri Cauliflower Steaks with Peanut Sauce
This vibrant and flavorful recipe features perfectly roasted cauliflower steaks, coated in a spicy peri-peri sauce and drizzled with a creamy, addictive peanut sauce. Get ready for a flavor fiesta!
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 2 servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This is crucial for perfectly roasted cauliflower!
- Peel the cauliflower. If you’re using a whole head, first trim off the leafy green parts then carefully peel each floret with a vegetable peeler to get nice, even steaks. Don't worry about being perfect; rustic is fine!
- Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch thick steaks. Aim for even thickness for consistent cooking, otherwise you may end up with some pieces burning faster than others. A little unevenness adds character though, don't stress too much!
- In a bowl, whisk together the peri-peri sauce, olive oil, garlic, and salt. This mixture will add amazing flavor to the cauliflower.
- Brush the cauliflower steaks generously with the peri-peri mixture. Make sure they're fully coated for a delicious flavor infusion.
- Place the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread them out so they're not touching for optimal roasting.
- Roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred around the edges. Check after 20 mins and add more time as needed. You want those tasty, roasted edges!
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the peanut sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have a food processor, use a fork to thoroughly mash all the sauce ingredients.
- Once the cauliflower steaks are cooked, remove them from the oven. Let them rest for a few minutes.
- Drizzle generously with the peanut sauce. Make sure the delicious peanut sauce coats every corner of the cauliflower.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped peanuts if you're feeling fancy.
📝 Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes to your spice preference.
- If the peanut sauce is too thick, add a bit more water to thin it out.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of ginger to the peanut sauce!
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 350
Protein: 10g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Calcium: 30mg
