This recipe is from the kitchen and I modify it to meet my holistic lifestyle requirements. Cauliflower is in the cruciferous vegetables containing purines family rich in vitamins and minerals. A great source for vitamin C and folate and acts as an antioxidant, scavenging harmful free-radicals in the body
Cauliflower Steaks with Ginger, Turmeric, and Cumin
Serves 3
1 large head cauliflower
salt (my version I use Celtic salt) and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (I use organic)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (organic)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (organic)
Small handful of cilantro, chopped (from my herb garden)
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Remove the leaves and trim the stem end of the cauliflower, leaving the core intact. Using a large knife, cut the cauliflower from top to base into three 3/4-inch-thick “steaks.” Season each steak with salt and pepper on both sides. (Reserve any loose florets for another use.)
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cauliflower steaks until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Gently transfer the steaks to a baking sheet.
Whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Brush or spoon the mixture onto the cauliflower steaks.
Roast in the oven until tender, about 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Please note one of the side effects of cruciferous vegetables in some people is gas and bloating it just depends how healthy your gut flora is. Cauliflower contains non-digestible carbohydrates that cause gas and bloating in the digestive system. Sulphur-rich cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower leads to a smellier variety of gas, according to the BBC guide. If it does occur Lemon juice with meals can be helpful or try eating yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk regularly, to boost the friendly bacteria in your colon.