Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Olive or canola oil cooking spray
1 large head cauliflower (about 3 pounds)
Freshly ground pepper to taste

3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley. Combine oil, garlic, jalapeño and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan or skillet. Cook over medium heat just until the garlic starts to sizzle, 2 to 4 minutes, but don’t let it brown. Remove from heat and stir in oregano, thyme, water, vinegar and paprika. Cover and set aside.  Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.

Remove any outer leaves from the cauliflower, but leave the stem intact. Place on a cutting board, stem-side down. Using a large chef’s knife, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices. The center few slices should remain more or less intact, but the outer slices will crumble into smaller pieces. Cut any of the medium pieces into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick flat shapes—it’s the flat surfaces that roast the best. Place the large and medium pieces on the baking sheet with the cut surfaces touching the pan; sprinkle small pieces in any empty spots. Coat the cauliflower with cooking spray and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Roast the cauliflower, gently turning once halfway through, until browned and the stems feel tender when pierced with a knife, 25 to 35 minutes.  Just before serving, stir parsley into the reserved herb sauce and season with pepper. Serve the cauliflower steaks with the sauce.

From EatingWell.com

 

 

 

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