Cauliflower Piccata ~
Cauliflower steaks smothered in light and lemony wine sauce. Suitable for company yet easy enough for every day!
Round out the meal with a side of Garlic Spaghetti and dinner is done!
Ingredients for Cauliflower Piccata
For the cauliflower:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1-inch thick “steaks”
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the sauce:
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup vegan chicken-style broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley, minced, plus additional for garnish
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 teaspoons creamy Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
How to Slice Cauliflower Steaks
- Set the cauliflower on a cutting board. Pick off any loose leaves by hand then use a knife to trim off the stem end of the cauliflower, being careful to keep the core intact.
- Stand the cauliflower up so the cut side is down on the cutting board. Slice the cauliflower straight down to divide it in half.
- Beginning with the cut side, cut each half into 1-inch slices. Save the remaining cauliflower from the sides for a snack or another use.
How to Make Cauliflower Piccata
For the cauliflower:
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
STEP TWO: Place cauliflower onto the baking sheet. Lightly brush each with olive oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 20 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
For the sauce:
STEP THREE: While the cauliflower is in the oven, set a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Add the butter and when the butter is melted, pour in the wine and broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
STEP FOUR: Turn the heat down to low, then add in the lemon juice, parsley, capers, mustard, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly to remove any clumps of mustard. Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
To serve:
STEP FIVE: Use a wide spatula to carefully transfer the cauliflower to serving plates. Spoon sauce over the cauliflower, garnish with additional parsley and serve hot.
More Cauliflower Recipes You’ll Love!
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- Twice-Baked Cauliflower Tacos
- Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
- Spicy Grilled Cauliflower
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Cauliflower Piccata
Ingredients
For the cauliflower:
- 1 medium head cauliflower trimmed and cut into 1-inch thick “steaks”
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the sauce:
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup vegan chicken-style broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced, plus additional for garnish
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 teaspoons creamy Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
For the cauliflower:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place cauliflower onto the baking sheet. Lightly brush each with olive oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 20 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
For the sauce:
- While the cauliflower is in the oven, set a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Add the butter and when the butter is melted, pour in the wine and broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to low, then add in the lemon juice, parsley, capers, mustard, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly to remove any clumps of mustard. Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
To serve:
- Use a wide spatula to carefully transfer the cauliflower to serving plates. Spoon sauce over the cauliflower, garnish with additional parsley and serve hot.
Jacqui
I love cauliflower steaks and these are a great variation! My whole family really enjoyed this recipe.
nancy
i love cauliflower steak. this one wasn’t too oily and had nice spices
Ana
Yum! This is such a great way to enjoy cauliflower! I’ll be making this to eat with my quinoa salad for dinner.
Sam
This is SO delicious!! What a great recipe. I will definitely be making this again soon!
Kayla DiMaggio
Loved this cauliflower piccata! So easy to make and the perfect side dish!
Michelle
This was such a fun one to make! I need to start growing cauliflower in my garden 🙂
kate
i made this last night and it was awesome! not too oily and still really crispy with every bite
Katie
This cauliflower recipe is too good! I am already excited to make it again!