Name: Vegan Cauliflower Steaks with Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 large head cauliflower (about 3 pounds); 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 0.25 teaspoon salt, divided; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms, such as button, cremini, oyster and/or shiitake caps (8 ounces); 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 0.25 cup dry sherry; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups mushroom broth; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Vegan Cauliflower Steaks with Mushroom Gravy

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The highlight of this gorgeous vegan holiday main dish recipe is the surprisingly rich dairy-free mushroom gravy. The roasted cauliflower is also pleasantly delicious thanks to a little caramelization while roasting. Smother a side of vegan mashed potatoes with any extra gravy.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on February 5, 2019

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 large head cauliflower (about 3 pounds)
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
¼ teaspoon salt, divided
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms, such as button, cremini, oyster and/or shiitake caps (8 ounces)
1 large shallot, finely chopped
¼ cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups mushroom broth
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.
Remove any outer leaves from cauliflower, but leave stem intact. Place on a cutting board, stem-side down. Using a large chef's knife, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices. The center few slices should remain more or less intact, but the outer slices will crumble into smaller pieces. Cut any of the medium pieces into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick flat shapes--it's the flat surfaces that roast the best. Place the large and medium pieces on the baking sheet with the cut surfaces touching the parchment paper; sprinkle the small pieces in any empty spots. Coat the cauliflower with cooking spray and season with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Roast the cauliflower, gently turning once halfway through, until browned and the stems feel tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 25 to 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook, without stirring, until the mushrooms are golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until they've released most of their liquid, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Add sherry and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir to coat. Add broth and bring to a boil, stirring. Cook, stirring, until thickened and reduced slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in thyme.
Serve the cauliflower "steaks" and any additional florets with the gravy.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate mushroom gravy (Step 4) for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227	Calories
15g	Fat
18g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cauliflower "steak" & about 1/2 cup gravy
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g	13%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 71IU	1%
Vitamin C 103mg	115%
Folate 139mcg	35%
Sodium 772mg	34%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 2mg	8%
Magnesium 41mg	10%
Potassium 847mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.