Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce and Chickpeas

by Niki Webster

I love a roast cauliflower! This is a light and healthy meal on its own, but I also like to serve it with crispy potatoes. The romesco sauce can also be used like pesto and it’s great with pasta, roast veg or on toast. A dual air fryer is recommended for the cauliflower and peppers.

Method

Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 2 minutes.

Step 2

To cook the red peppers, place in the basket, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and some sea salt and black pepper. Air fry for about 10 minutes, shaking occasionally.

Step 3

Put the cauliflower in the other basket along with a drizzle of olive oil and season well. Air fry on 180°C (350°F) for 7 minutes, then flip the steaks around and cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 4

To make the sauce, put 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (if cooking for 2), the ground almonds, sun-dried tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika and red wine vinegar, along with the roast peppers (pips removed), in a food processor and blitz together to combine. Taste and add a little more vinegar or seasoning if needed.

Step 5

For the chickpeas, mix the chickpeas, herbs and a little olive oil in a bowl. Season well.

Step 6

Serve the cauliflower steaks on a bed of romesco sauce and top with the chickpeas.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 2 servings
  • 6 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 250ml
  • 1 Tin Chickpeas, drained 1x Sainsbury's Chickpeas in Water 400g (240g*)
  • 10g Dill, or/and mint, chopped 1x Sainsbury's Bunched Dill 20g
  • 50g Ground Almonds, almond meal 1x Sainsbury's Ground Almonds 200g
  • 2 tbsp Sun Dried Tomato Paste 1x Sainsbury's Sun Dried Tomato Paste 190g
  • 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 1x Sainsbury's Wine Vinegar, Red Wine 500ml
  • 1 Cauliflower, leaves removed and sliced into steaks 1x Sainsbury's Cauliflower
  • 1 Garlic Cloves, peeled 1x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika 1x Sainsbury's Smoked Paprika 44g
  • 3 Red Bell Peppers, deseeded and chopped 3x Sainsbury's Red Pepper
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