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Cauliflower Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

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  • Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
  • Category: Vegetable

Ingredients

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  • 810 kalamata olives
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, well-drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 12 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 head of cauliflower

Instructions

  1. Combine first five ingredients in food processor. Process until ingredients are coarsely chopped.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  4. In the meantime, pre-heat your grill pan or skillet on medium-high heat.
  5. Remove the leaves and trim off the tough base of the cauliflower head.
  6. Cut 1 inch thick cross-section slices.
  7. Drizzle olive oil in the pan, then cook the steaks for 6 – 8 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Check if they’re cooked through by cutting into the center with a butter knife. If it slides through easily, it’s done.
  9. Remove from pan and top with tapenade and a drizzle of olive oil.
  10. Serve.