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roasted cauliflower with cashew cream cheese

Roasted Cauliflower with Beet Cashew Cream Cheese

Transform cauliflower into steaks that are baked to perfection and served on a bed of beet infused cashew cream cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Entree
Cuisine European

Equipment

  • Lined baking sheet
  • Blender
  • silicone brush

Ingredients
  

Cashew cheese

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 roasted beet
  • 3-4 tbsp white or red beans (optional)
  • pinch salt
  • black pepper

Cauliflower

  • 1 medium or large cauliflower
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sweet or smoke paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • salt

Toppings

  • 2-3 green onion stalks
  • 2-3 tbsp chopped sundried tomatoes
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • 2-3 tbsp pine nuts

Instructions
 

Cashew Cream Cheese

  • Soak 1 cup of raw cashews in hot water for 5 minutes.
  • Drain and pat dry. Pour into blender.
  • Juice 1 lemon and add 2-3 tbsp into the blender and 1/2 cup of water.
  • Add garlic clove, salt, pepper, 1/2 roasted beet and beans (if using).
  • Blend until smooth. Taste and season if needed.
  • Pour into clean bowl and cover until needed.

Prepare the seasoned oil

  • Mix the turmeric, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Add the oil and stir well.

Make the cauliflower steaks

  • Turn the oven to 375F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Remove the rough green leaves and cut the stem.
  • Using a sharp long knife, make 5-6 thick slices making sure not to break the steak.
  • Brush some of the seasoned oil onto the baking sheet where you will place the steaks.
  • Carefully lift each steak using a long knife or a spatula and place on the sheet.
  • Repeat with all the slices. Brush generously with more oil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, flip each slice and bake for another 10 minutes.
    Baked cauliflower

Serve the steaks

  • On each serving plate, add a few tablespoons of cashew cheese. Using the back of the spoon spread the cream into a nice circle.
  • Place a steak on each spread and top with chopped onions, parsley, sundried tomatoes, and pine nuts.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite bread. You won't want to waste any of the cheese!
Keyword dairy-free cheese, gluten-free