Cauliflower Steaks with Swede Mash

Name: Cauliflower Steaks with Swede Mash
Yield: Makes 2 portions
Ingredients: pomegranate seeds; 1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 large cauliflower head with leaves and all; salt and freshly cracked black pepper; olive oil, for frying; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1–2 tablespoons coconut milk; cauliflower leaves, chopped (from above); 1 medium swede, peeled and diced; spinach leaves

Preparation info

Makes
2
portions

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

7 Day Vegan Challenge: The easy guide to going vegan

By Bettina Campolucci Bordi

Published 2019

About

A hearty dish that lends itself easily as a plant-based alternative to meat. The mash is great and I have served this on several Sundays as a substitute for the traditional roast dinner. Plus it’s a brilliant no-waste meal as we are using the whole cauliflower head, including the leaves.

Ingredients

1 large cauliflower head with leaves and all
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon

Savoury
Dinner
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4).

Remove the outer leaves of the cauliflower and save for later. Cut off the bottom stem to create a flat base so you can stand the cauliflower on the cutting board. Use a large knife to cut the cauliflower head into 2–4 steaks. Save any s