Cauliflower Steaks with cheese and Tuna Filling
Introduction:
Cauliflower Steaks provide a flavorful and nutritious alternative to the traditional steaks made of meat that provide a satisfying and tasty dinner. The “steaks” are roasted until tender, and then served with a tasty mixture of cheese and tuna which makes them the perfect choice for light lunches or for a delicious dinner. The mix of the flavors and textures including the smooth tuna filling, to the crispy cauliflower, is certain delight your palate.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Delicious and healthy: This recipe is an excellent way to include the most vegetables in your daily diet while not sacrificing flavor.
- Easier to Cook: With minimal prep effort and a few steps, this recipe can be prepared for hectic weeknights.
- Multi-purpose: You can easily modify the ingredients in your filling, as well as the spices you use for roasting the cauliflower in order in order to come up with variations that meet your tastes.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cauliflower Steaks:
- One large head of cauliflower
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
For the Tuna Filling:
- 1 (5-ounce) can tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- One tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper according to your preference
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
How to make Cauliflower Steaks made with cheese and Tuna Filling
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Cooking the Cauliflower: Preheat oven and prepare Cauliflower Preheat the oven until 400 degF (200degC). Then, remove the leaves and stem off the cauliflower. Slice the cauliflower in 1 inch thick slices. This creates “steaks.”
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Season and roast the steaks: Place the cauliflower steaks on baking sheets lined with parchment. drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle them by adding salt, black pepper garlic powder and the spice paprika. Roast for 20-25 mins, or until the meat is tender and slightly caramelized.
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Create the filling In an medium bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise the parsley leaves, lemon juice Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Combine well and mix until it is all combined.
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Assemble and Bake: Top each roasted cauliflower steak with a large portion of tuna filling. Sprinkle it with cheddar cheese. Bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
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Serve Make the cauliflower steaks warm, and then enjoy!
Helpful Tips
- Select a big head of cauliflower: Pick a huge head of cauliflower so that you receive nice, solid cuts.
- Do not overcook the cauliflower. The steaks of cauliflower should be soft, but they should still retain their form.
- Modify the filling You are welcome to add additional ingredients to the tuna filling like chopped celery olives, capers, or even olives.
- spice it up If you prefer spice Add a dash of cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes the cauliflower seasoning as well as your tuna-filled filling.
Details:
- Time to prepare: 15 minutes
- Cooking duration: 30-35 minutes
- Time total: 45-50 minutes
- Yield 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-free, Low-Carb
Notes
- It is possible to serve these cauliflower steaks alongside a salad, or roast veggies.
- Food leftovers can be stored inside an airtight container inside the refrigerator for a maximum of three days.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Do I have to use an alternative kind of cheese? Absolutely! It is possible to replace it with the cheese you love which melts easily for you, like Monterey Jack, Gruyere, or even a vegetarian cheese substitute.
- What if I made this recipe in advance? You can roast the cauliflower steaks ahead time and keep them in your refrigerator. Once you are ready to serve cook the filling, make it ready and bake the dish according to instructions.
Conclusion
Cauliflower steaks topped with cheese and tuna fillings are tasty and nutritious option suitable for every occasion. Simple preparation and delicious combination of ingredients, this recipe is certain to be the new favourite in your home. Enjoy!
