Roasted Harissa and Lemon Cauliflower Steak

Roasted Harissa and Lemon Cauliflower Steak

Cooking Times

Ready in: 40 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 large head Cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup, chopped olive oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. harissa paste
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place the cauliflower head root-side down on a cutting board. Cut 2 (1-inch) slices in the center of the head. Add the remaining loose cauliflower florets to a medium bowl. Brush the steaks with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add to a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil into the bowl with the remaining cauliflower. Season steaks and florets with salt and pepper. Add the florets to baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, flip everything halfway through. Meanwhile, whisk the harissa paste, lemon juice, lemon zest and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil together in a bowl.
  5. Drizzle the mixture over the cauliflower. Add back to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the edges of cauliflower starts to crisp.
  6. Transfer the cauliflower to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.