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Home » Daniel Fast Compliant » Cauliflower Steak with Butternut Squash Puree

Cauliflower Steak with Butternut Squash Puree

Published: Apr 19, 2021 · Modified: Dec 7, 2021 by Gigi & Sersie

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This Cauliflower Steak with Butternut Squash Puree is elegant and guilt-free. Cauliflower is versatile in its use while being nutrient-dense and low in calories. An entire head of cauliflower has 140 calories. My guess is you probably burn about a third of those calories chewing and digesting this powerhouse vegetable.

This recipe makes for a wonderfully tasty and light dinner. The spice blend is a "rub" for the cauliflower steak. It's made up of turmeric, cumin seeds and garlic powder.

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The smokiness of the cumin complements the sweetness of the butternut squash. You could also use another sweet winter squash, like Kabocha.

Cauliflower Steak with Butternut Squash Puree has 7 key ingredients:

  1. Cauliflower
  2. Ground turmeric
  3. Cumin seeds
  4. Garlic powder
  5. Butternut squash (or kabocha squash)
  6. Low sodium vegetable broth or water
  7. Fresh basil or parsley

Nutritionally, I recommend pairing this with simple mixed greens or arugula salad to keep it light. Or, if you want a more filling meal, having a cup of Amazing Lentil Soup as a starter to this dish will do the trick. You could also serve it with a hearty whole grain like farro or red wheat berries.

— Gigi

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Cauliflower Steak with Butternut Squash Puree


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Ingredients

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1 medium cauliflower

1 tsp turmeric

½ tsp cumin seeds

¼ tsp garlic powder

3 cups butternut squash, cubed

½ cup low sodium vegetable broth or water

Fresh chopped basil or parsley

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut the head of cauliflower into 4 steaks, and set aside.

In small bowl, combine turmeric, cumin seeds, and garlic powder. 

Place cauliflower steaks onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle both sides with spice mix. Treat it like a "rub" and work it into the cauliflower. 

Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes. For more browning, flip once more and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

In a medium pot, steam or boil butternut squash cubes for 10 to 12 minutes, until fork tender. Drain and add to a high speed blender with ½ cup of low sodium vegetable broth. Add more broth (or water) to achieve desired pureed consistency.

To serve, spread a nice helping of puree on the bottom of the dish and carefully place the cauliflower steak(s) on top. Top with fresh basil or parsley and enjoy. Salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Lunch/Dinner Entrée

Keywords: cauliflower, cauliflower steak, butternut squash, puree, basil, elegant dinner, weight loss, light dinner, turmeric, daniel fast compliant, vegan, soy free, nut free, gluten free, low fat

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