Roasted Cauliflower Steaks and Pesto

INGREDIENTS CAULIFLOWER SPICE MIX

• two cauliflower heads sliced 1" think pieces (will make 4-6 steaks depending on the size of cauliflower)

• 1 ounce of olive oil

• 2 tablespoons paprika spice

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

• dash of pepper

• parsley for garnish (optional)

Note: For the olive oil and spices, feel free to add extra.

PESTO INGREDIENTS

(makes 1/2 cup) Pre-make or make while cauliflower is in the oven

• 2 cups of basil leaves (or use baby kale, or combine together)

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/4 cup of nuts (your choice)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper each

• Juice of 1 small lemon

• NUTS: you choose: 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds or pistachios or walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Remove leaves from Cauliflower, keeping the stem intact.

3. Stand on the stem, and slice 1-inch steaks, cut all the way through the stem.

4. You will get 2-3 steaks from one head of cauliflower and some florets.

5. Place on a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and spice mix.

6. Bake for 30 mins to 40 mins, at 30 mins see if a fork can easily cut through. If it doesn't, cook ten more minutes.

7. Once done, garnish with pesto and parsley and enjoy.

Note: you can serve the pesto cold or heat up. No need to flip the steaks while baking.