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Cauliflower Steaks Topped With Black Beans & Chimichurri Sauce
Updated: Sep 12

You heard that right. Cauliflower steaks! I've seen many great vegan chefs make these cauliflower steaks so I wanted to try it myself. It was so simple to make and I wiped my dish clean even faster because they were that good.
This recipe makes for a great vegan option and for my people who love to enjoy veggies in creative ways. Not only do you get a great source of veggies, but you get an easy source of protein from the black beans!
Now, I know that chimichurri sauce is usually parsley, fresh oregano, and garlic processed then added into a bowl of olive oil, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, and salt. But I changed it up a bit as a personal touch. Instead of oregano, I used cilantro, and I processed all of the ingredients together into one thick sauce. It was truly delicious and the best part was I made enough for the whole week. So, I used the sauce on all kinds of dishes like steak tacos and nourish bowls.
I could keep talking about this dish for days, but instead I'm going to tell you to turn your ovens on bake, grab a head of cauliflower, and let's get started!
Yields: 2
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes (depends on your oven)
This recipe is dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan.
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Ingredients:
1. 1 head of cauliflower
2. Roasted tomatoes (I bought these from the olive bar at Wegman's but you can also make your own --> I'll explain down in the instructions)
3. 1 can of black beans (cooked, drained, washed)
4. Arugula
5. Extra virgin olive oil
6. Salt
7. Freshly ground black pepper
Chimichurri sauce:
1. 1 cup firmly bunched fresh parsley
2. ½ cup firmly bunched fresh cilantro 3. 4 garlic cloves
4. Extra virgin olive oil
5. 2 TBSPs red wine vinegar
6. Dash of red pepper flakes (or to your liking)
7. 1 TSP of salt (keep adding after until you like the taste)
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Instructions:
(Can we just admire this close up of the dish?)
