Grilled cauliflower steak recipe

Serve these gorgeous, hearty cauliflower steaks at your next gathering, or make them for dinner tonight. Be warned: make them once and you will certainly make them again and again. The meaty texture makes them incredibly satisfying and the little bits of caramelization on the surface lend a sweet smokiness.

You can grill cauliflower steaks with nothing more than olive oil, salt and pepper and they will be delicious — or you can take them to the next level with the addition of a spice rub.

Look for a larger head of cauliflower, which will yield more steaks. Start in the center, and cut into 1-inch thick steaks. Most heads yield 3 or 4 steaks, with lots of leftover florets to add to salads, roast for another meal, or turn into cauliflower rice.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon brown sugar

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

4 1-inch thick cauliflower steaks

1. Heat half the grill to medium high (about 400 degrees).

2. Combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, brown sugar, cumin, salt and pepper in a bowl. Brush half the mixture over the top surface of the cauliflower steaks. Place on the unheated side of the grill with the brushed side facing down, and brush the side facing up with the remaining spice mixture. Grill 10-12 minutes, until well-marked on the underside, then turn and cook another 10 — 12 minutes, until the cauliflower is fork-tender and well-marked.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS