Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Crispy Chickpeas and Peanut Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Crispy Chickpeas and Peanut Sauce
Servings
3-4
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower
- 1 cauliflower, cut into ¾ inch steaks
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
For the Herb Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup smooth organic peanut butter
- 2 tbsp of tahini
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice 1 lime
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp cumin
- Water as need to thin
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- Salt, pepper
Chickpeas
- 1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- Seasonings of choice (smoked paprika, curry powder)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Barley
- 1 cup of dried barley (or grain of choice such as quinoa)
- 2-3 cups of vegetable or chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Toasted Pistachios
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the cauliflower steaks into 3/4 inch and place on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Season with oil and spice. Bake for 25 minutes in a 400 degree oven, then flip, and bake for another 10 min.
To the second tray, add the chickpeas that have been drained and patted dry. Season with oil, spices, salt and pepper. Roast for about 15-20 minutes or until crispy and beginning to char.
For the Barley
Cook the barley according to package instructions until all the liquid has been absorbed. Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of olive oil.
For the Sauce
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust.
To Assemble
On a serving plate, spoon some barley and top it with a layer of sauce, followed by a cauliflower steak, chickpeas (and pistachios if you have). Spoon extra sauce on top and enjoy!
Shopping List
Produce
- 1 head of cauliflower
- Fresh basil or parsley
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 lime
Pantry Items
- Barley (or grain of choice)
- 1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- Tahini
- Smooth organic peanut butter
- Maple Syrup
- Pistachios
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Curry powder
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Equipment Needed
- Food processor/blender
- 2 sheet trays lined with parchment paper
- Medium sized pot
- Knife and cutting board
