Cauliflower Steaks with Crispy Leaves and Hazelnuts
Cauliflower steaks are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. They're easy to make and can be customized to your taste. This recipe for cauliflower steaks with crispy leaves and hazelnuts is a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
* 1 head of cauliflower
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
* 1/4 cup bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch thick steaks.
3. Drizzle the cauliflower steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
5. While the cauliflower steaks are roasting, toast the hazelnuts in a small skillet over medium heat.
6. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and toasted hazelnuts.
7. Remove the cauliflower steaks from the oven and sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture.
8. Return the cauliflower steaks to the oven and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the bread crumb mixture is golden brown.
9. Serve immediately.
Tips
* For a crispier crust, brush the cauliflower steaks with olive oil before roasting.
* If you don't have hazelnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
* You can also add other ingredients to the bread crumb mixture, such as chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or capers.
Variations
* Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks: Toss the cauliflower steaks in your favorite buffalo sauce before roasting.
* BBQ Cauliflower Steaks: Brush the cauliflower steaks with BBQ sauce and sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese before roasting.
* Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks: Sprinkle the cauliflower steaks with grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil before roasting.