Cauliflower Steak with Chimichurri and Whipped Goat Cheese

Ingredients for Cauliflower Steak

• 1 inch thick cut from the middle of large head of cauliflower

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• Salt

• Pepper

Ingredients for Chimichurri

• 2 cups of fresh cilantro (stems and leaves), finely chopped

• 1 cup parsley, finely chopped

• 3 cloves of garlic peeled

• 1 large shallot

• 2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 2 tsp of dried oregano

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1/2 - 1 cup olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for Whipped Goat Cheese

• 1 small log of goat cheese

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons of water

Instructions

1. Lightly rub all sides of cauliflower steak with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to pan, and place cauliflower in pan, face down. Cook for 7-8 minutes on one side, then flip when golden brown, and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes until center is fork tender.

3. Make the whipped goat cheese: Add goat cheese, water, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to small food processor, and blend until smooth.

4. Make the chimichurri: finely chop cilantro, parsley, garlic, and shallot, and add to a bowl. Add olive oil and red wine vinegar, and season to taste.

5. Plating: smear a generous amount of the whipped goat cheese in a circular pattern on a plate. Place the cauliflower steak on top, then top with chimichurri.

6. Serve immediately!

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