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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Ginger Miso Cauliflower Steaks

    Published: Oct 6, 2015 · Modified: May 7, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These ginger miso cauliflower steaks are bursting with flavour and so easy to make! A great vegan or vegetarian main meal.

    A table with a plate of cauliflower steak, salad and corn on the cob.

    Cauliflower

    Ginger. Miso. Cauliflower. I don't know quite what it is about this combination, but I absolutely love it. I have it in various forms, from baked cauliflower bites or miso soba soups to these amazing cauliflower steaks.

    I could probably eat a whole head of cauliflower if it was slathered in ginger and miso - but that would be rather greedy (*pretends that I've never done it*).

    I absolutely adore cauliflower spinach pakoras and vegan baked cauliflower wings.

    I also love using cauliflower in crazy vegetable cakes! Try my Cauliflower Banana Bundt Cake or Chocolate Cauliflower Cake with Salted Caramel Icing.

    Cauliflower Steaks

    These cauliflower steaks are tender and packed with that wonderful umami flavour from the miso paste, with a lively kick from the fresh ginger.

    Cauliflower steaks have been an internet sensation for a while now, and rightly so. They're a great vegan/vegetarian option that are quick to make, healthy and let you slather them in all sorts of lovely sauces - from barbecue to chipotle.

    Ginger Miso Cauliflower Steaks recipe close up with char marks with corn and salad

    Cauliflower steaks have been a big trend for a while now, and it's no wonder! You can add loads of great flavours, marinades and sauces to give them loads of great tastes.

    I love how a griddle pan or clamp grill (think George Foreman) give wonderfully smokey char marks and lots of flavour.

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    Slices of grilled cauliflower on a plate.

    Ginger Miso Cauliflower Steaks and the Tefal Optigrill

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    These ginger miso cauliflower steaks are bursting with flavour and so easy to make! A great vegan or vegetarian main meal.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Main Meals
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 62 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 head of cauliflower
    • 3 tablespoons brown miso paste
    • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a griddle pan or electric grill machine (like a Tefal or Geroge Foreman).
    • Mix the miso paste and ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
    • Slice the head of cauliflower into ½ inch thick steaks.
    • Brush the cauliflower steaks with the ginger miso paste.
    • If using an electric grill, place the cauliflower steaks onto the grill and cook for a few minutes until tender. Brush one side with the ginger miso paste and cook for a minute or so more until the sauce begins to caramelize.
    • If using a griddle pan, heat the pan until hot. Place the cauliflower steaks onto the griddle and cook until that side is slightly charred. Turn the cauliflower steaks over when the first side is done and cook the other side until nearly cooked and the steaks are tender.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 519mgPotassium: 457mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    1. cam

      August 13, 2019 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Loved these cauliflower steaks. Made on grill pan. Thank you for a fab recipe.

      Reply
    2. janet @ the taste space

      October 10, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      What a great idea. I love the simplicity. I figured it would need a liquid of sorts as a vector but I guess not. Neat! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Jeanne Horak-Druiff

      October 08, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      Mmmm... miso makes everything better! I have been making cauliflower steaks for years, long before cauliflower became Vegetable of the Moment - they are delicious and such a great main course for vegetarian guests 🙂

      Reply
    4. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

      October 07, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      I love roasted cauliflower steaks, and griddling smothered with miso sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing with #creditcrunchmunch

      Reply
    5. lisa

      October 07, 2015 at 2:25 pm

      This is such a simple, brilliant idea! I love umami too! My sister is a vegetarian so I will be sharing this with her x

      Reply
    6. efwalt

      October 07, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      I've been hearing the phrase "cauliflower steaks" banded about in various veggie circles and to be honest couldn't really imagine what one was! The answer is here 😀 these sound delicious. I will have to test them on the OH - he's a very fussy veggie and poo-pooed my "whole roasted cualiflower head" as too much cauliflower...perhaps a steak will be more manageable!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        October 07, 2015 at 2:21 pm

        Try it! They're basically a vessle for lovely sauces and the cauli gets a really nice soft texture 🙂

        Reply
        • efwalt

          October 07, 2015 at 2:36 pm

          Thanks Katie! I'll definitely give it a try 🙂

          Reply
    7. the foodie couple

      October 07, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      I keep seeing cauliflower cooked in this way as a steak but am yet to try it my self! this may be a good starting point!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        October 07, 2015 at 2:21 pm

        They're so easy and I love cauli steaks!

        Reply
    8. Judith (Mostly About Chocolate Blog)

      October 07, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      Absolutely inspired idea. I'm a bit of a cauliflower fan girl but hadn't thought of preparing it like this! I'll have to go buy one of these and get cooking!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        October 07, 2015 at 2:23 pm

        Do it! Sooooo easy and the cauliflower is so nice with miso!

        Reply
    9. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      October 06, 2015 at 2:32 pm

      Ooooh this sounds lovely, I don't think I've ever cooked with miso but I LOVE cauliflower, especially when it gets nice and crispy!

      Reply
    10. fashionandstylepolice

      October 06, 2015 at 11:38 am

      This looks and sounds delicious. I would love to taste this.

      Reply
    11. Mellissa Williams

      October 06, 2015 at 11:33 am

      This looks an incredibly healthy yet tasty veggie dish. Have you ever made pizza with cauliflower as a base as I heard that is lovely?

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        October 06, 2015 at 1:22 pm

        I have made it a few times - but often they're bound with cheese so as I eat gluten, flour is probably healthier! I like cauliflower grated into 'rice' though!

        Reply

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