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 a delectable spicy, smoky flavor. Drizzle on a tangy Garlic Kefir Aioli made with fresh herbs, spices, and plain Lifeway Kefir.
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Servings: 2-4Ingredients
Garlic Kefir Aioli:
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried sage, thyme, oregano (of each herb)
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Cajun Seasoning:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. onion powder
Cauliflower Steaks:
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into thin 1 inch slices that look like steaks
- extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
- optional: lime juice
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees, Fahrenheit. Set aside a large baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Garlic Kefir Aioli: Blend everything together, then set aside.
- Cajun Seasoning: Mix everything together in a small bowl, then set aside.
- Lay the cauliflower steaks on a large baking sheet covered in parchment, and brush both sides with a little olive oil to coat the cauliflower. Sprinkle on the Cajun seasoning. Bake/Roast for 20 minutes, turning them over half-way through.
- Once cauliflower is done, drizzle with the Garlic Kefir Aioli, and enjoy! If using lime juice, squeeze a little over the top.
