Cauliflower Steaks With Cauliflower Puree Recipe

How to make it

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• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• Using sharp heavy knife and starting at top center of cauliflower head, cut two 1-inch-thick slices of cauliflower, cutting through stem end.
• Set cauliflower steaks aside.
• Cut enough florets from remaining cauliflower head to measure 3 cups.
• Combine florets, 1 1/2 cups water, and milk in medium saucepan, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bring to boil and cook until cauliflower florets are very tender, about 10 minutes.
• Strain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
• Spread florets on large rimmed baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes until slightly dry.
• Transfer florets to blender.
• Add reserved 1 cup cooking liquid and puree until smooth.
• Return puree to same saucepan and increase oven temperature to 350°F.
• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brush cauliflower steaks with additional oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add cauliflower steaks to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer skillet to oven and bake cauliflower steaks until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Rewarm cauliflower puree over medium heat.
• Divide puree between 2 plates; top each with cauliflower steak.