If cauliflower can become toast, anything is possible! We’re celebrating Mardi Gras with some gut-healthy Cajun Cauliflower Toast. It’s a new spin on toast where the cauliflower is cut into steaks, then roasted and seasoned for that sought-after smoky flavor. Drizzle on a tangy Garlic Kefir Aioli made with fresh herbs, sweet cashews, and plain kefir. The word cauliflower derives from the Latin words, caulis, meaning cabbage, and flos, which means flower. This extremely healthy vegetable provides an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. It’s no wonder that this ingredient is gaining tremendous popularity as a grain substitute for pizza crust, toast, and even mac and cheese. It’s a healthy, guilt-free meal that may support healthy digestion and immunity before you indulge in all of your Mardi Gras favorites.
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Servings: 2-4Ingredients
Garlic Kefir Aioli
- 1/2 cup cashews, boiling for 5 minutes in water before using them
- 1/2 cup Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder or 6 cloves of roasted garlic
- 1/4 tsp dried sage, thyme, oregano (of each herb)
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp vinegar
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast, optional
Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chipotle seasoning
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp onion powder
Cauliflower Steaks
- ¾ medium cauliflower
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ medium lime
Directions
- Garlic Kefir Aioli: mix everything together in a small bowl
- Cajun Seasoning: mix everything together and set aside to use on cauliflower steaks.
- Cauliflower Steaks: Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees as you slice one whole head of cauliflower into 1-inch “steaks”.
- Lay the steaks on a large baking sheet and brush both sides with plenty of oil and coat the cauliflower in the seasoning.
- Bake for 20 minutes, turning them half-way through.
- Once done drizzle the cauliflower with the Garlic Kefir Aioli and some juice of a lime. Enjoy!
