GG cauliflower steak

Cauliflower is the shining star in the world of vegetables. Not only is it healthy, but it can do many things from roasted delights, to riced, to mashed, to pizza crust, to steaks, to crudite. Cauliflower is versatile and so much more. Here are a few other health benefits of cauliflower: it can boost intestinal health and lower your chance of developing inflammation, is high in fiber, contains nutrients and vitamins that are heart-healthy like vitamin c.

Think about this; cauliflower is not only a great source of fiber; it includes folate, potassium, vitamin a and c, iron, and protein. One of the most significant objections to being vegan is the misconception that you don’t get protein. FALSE. A cup of Cauliflower has around 4% of the protein you need for the day. I told you cauliflower is a rock star.

FUN FACT: Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, which helps the liver detoxify the body. The biggest bang for whole nutrients is to eat raw cauliflower. However, this recipe calls for roasting. Since we will cook the cauliflower to preserve the most nutrients, cut up your cauliflower and let it rest on the counter for 45 minutes before cooking.

Disclaimer: For most of us, cauliflower is a healthy rockstar and such a healthy option. However, if you have a thyroid issue, you might need to minimize the number of cruciferous vegetables (that means cabbage family—I had to look it up). Why? Cruciferous vegetables could interfere with the absorption of iodine. Iodine is the main character for the production of thyroid hormones. …The more you know.

Now for the show:

GG Cauliflower Steaks

7 Ingredients

• One Cauliflower head [thickly sliced]

• Avocado oil [can use olive oil]

• 3 Garlic cloves [minced]

• Fresh Thyme

• Italian Herb Mix

• Himalayan Salt

• Course cracked black pepper

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat your oven to 425°F

• Slice cauliflower into four steaks from the center of cauliflower [ 1/2 inch is optimal]

• Place cauliflower steaks on an oiled baking sheet and any other florets

• In another dish, combine oil, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and thyme into a bowl. Brush the cauliflower slices generously on both sides with this mixture

• Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden [you will know when you can smell it ;) ]

• Remove, plate, serve and enjoy. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.

OPTIONAL:

Everyone loves a good sauce right?! We like these cauliflower steaks with cashew pesto sauce.

Basil-Cashew Pesto Vegan-style

7 Ingredients and 5 minutes start to finish

• 2 cups fresh Basil leaves [can use stems too since we are processing]

• 1 Tab Lemon Juice [half a lemon

• 1/2 cup Olive Oil

• 2 oz Cashews unsalted

• 3 Garlic Cloves

• Salt

• Black or Red Pepper

Place all ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender except the olive oil.

Blend on medium until a paste has formed, then slowly add in the oil.

Taste and customize. For more zing add more lemon juice, for more sass, add more red pepper flakes.