Name: Ancho Chile Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3.5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 0.5 teaspoon lime zest; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon honey

Ancho Chile Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

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Cauliflower's round shape can be cut into slabs or florets for the grill. Here, it's grilled both ways after being rubbed with a blend of spicy seasonings and basted with a fresh cilantro-lime vinaigrette.

Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD

Updated on July 22, 2020

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
½ teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon honey

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high. Place a grill basket on the grill while it preheats.
Remove the tough outer leaves of cauliflower. Trim stem to create a flat base, keeping the core intact. Stand the cauliflower upright on a cutting board. Holding the cauliflower firmly and starting from the center, use a large chef's knife to cut four 1 1/2-inch-thick slabs, creating 2 large and 2 small steaks. Reserve the loose florets.
Combine garlic, 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil, chile powder, 1/2 tsp. cumin, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Rub evenly over the cauliflower steaks and florets.
Whisk lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, honey, and the remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. cumin, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Spoon 2 Tbsp. of the cilantro mixture into a separate small bowl for basting; reserve the remainder for serving.
Place the cauliflower steaks on the grill and the florets in the grill basket; baste the cauliflower with 1 Tbsp. of the cilantro mixture. Grill until well marked and charred in some spots, 7 to 8 minutes. Flip the steaks and florets and baste with 1 Tbsp. cilantro mixture. Grill until the other side is tender and well marked and charred in some spots, 7 to 8 minutes more.
Transfer to a platter to serve. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the grilled cauliflower.

Tips

Equipment: Charcoal or gas grill; grill basket

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166	Calories
13g	Fat
13g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/4 cauliflower
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g	8%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 369mg	16%
Potassium 607mg	13%

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.