Gluten Free Roasted Cauliflower Steaks With Curried Bean Puree Recipes

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Place steamer basket in large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water. Place cauliflower and carrots in steamer. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Place in a bowl and keep warm. Rinse and dry saucepan.
• In same saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, gingerroot and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes or until onion is softened.
• In a cup, combine flour and curry powder. Stir into onion mixture; cook and stir 1 minute.
• Gradually stir in broth and wine; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Stir in beans; cook 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir bean mixture into cauliflower mixture just until combined. Sprinkle with cilantro.

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH CAULIFLOWER PURéE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F. Using sharp heavy knife and starting at top center of cauliflower head, cut two 1-inch-thick slices of cauliflower, cutting through stem end. Set cauliflower steaks aside.
• Cut enough florets from remaining cauliflower head to measure 3 cups. Combine florets, 1 1/2 cups water, and milk in medium saucepan, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to boil and cook until cauliflower florets are very tender, about 10 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Spread florets on large rimmed baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes until slightly dry. Transfer florets to blender. Add reserved 1 cup cooking liquid and puree until smooth. Return puree to same saucepan and increase oven temperature to 350°F.
• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brush cauliflower steaks with additional oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add cauliflower steaks to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and bake cauliflower steaks until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Rewarm cauliflower puree over medium heat. Divide puree between 2 plates; top each with cauliflower steak.