Cauliflower Steaks With Crispy Leaves and Hazelnuts
Use the whole cauliflower to make these veg steaks – cauliflower steaks often create a fair bit of wastage, but we’re using all the extras in a creamy sauce. This dish is a great veggie main or an accompaniment to grilled lamb chops.
Method
Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut the leaves in half through the stalk, then wash and pat dry. From the middle of the cauliflower, cut two thick steaks around 3cm thick down through the root (so they hold together). Roughly chop the remaining cauliflower and tip into a saucepan. Cover with the stock, add the garlic and bring to a simmer. Let it bubble gently for 10-15 mins until soft. Using a hand blender, blitz until smooth then stir in the cream and season.
Step 2
Meanwhile, combine 2 tsp of the oil with the garlic powder, paprika and some seasoning in a bowl, then brush the steaks all over with the paste. Arrange evenly on a roasting tray. Toss the leaves with 2 tsp of the oil and some seasoning and add to the tray. Roast in the top third of the oven for 35-40 mins, flipping once halfway through.
Step 3
To make the crispy topping, heat the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Let it melt and foam, then continue to cook for a few more minutes, stirring frequently, until the milk solids have separated, turned golden brown and the butter smells nutty. Stir in the remaining 2 tsp oil and shallots. Cook for 4-5 mins, until they are beginning to soften, then stir in the hazelnuts and panko. Keep cooking until the panko and nuts turn golden brown. Season well and mix in the parsley.
Step 4
Spread the cauliflower sauce over the base of your plate, top with the cauliflower steaks and leaves, then spoon over the crispy hazelnut topping to serve.
- Ingredients
- Based on 2 servings
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2 Shallots, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Echalion Shallots 400g -
30g Panko Breadcrumbs 1x Sainsbury's Panko Breadcrumbs, Inspired to Cook 100g -
3 Garlic Cloves, peeled 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
1 Large Cauliflower 1x Sainsbury's Cauliflower -
50g Hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1x Sainsbury's Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts 100g -
75ml Double Cream 1x Sainsbury's British Double Cream 150ml -
10g Parsley, roughly chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Flat Leaf Parsley 30g -
150ml Vegetable Stock 1x Sainsbury's Stock Cubes, Vegetable 10x10g -
6tsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml -
2tsp Garlic Powder 1x Sainsbury's Garlic Granules 58g -
1tsp Paprika 1x Sainsbury's Paprika 44g -
25g Butter 1x Sainsbury's British Butter, Salted 250g