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Grilled Mexican Street Cauliflower (Elote) Recipe

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Mexican Street Cauliflower, inspired by the flavors of Mexican elote, features grilled cauliflower steaks brushed with mayonnaise and topped with chili powder, crumbled Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for a vibrant, smoky, and tangy vegetarian dish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Cauliflower Steaks

  • 1 Large Head of Cauliflower
  • 1 Tablespoon Mild Tasting Oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)

Toppings

  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat to ensure an even cooking temperature for the cauliflower steaks.
  2. Prepare Cauliflower: Remove the leaves and bottom stem of the cauliflower so it can stand upright on a cutting board. Carefully use a sharp knife to slice the cauliflower into 4 thick steaks by removing the rounded edges on two sides.
  3. Oil the Steaks: Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with the tablespoon of mild tasting oil to prevent sticking and promote grilling.
  4. Grill Cauliflower: Place the steaks on direct heat and grill covered for 5-6 minutes until the cauliflower develops a nice char. Flip the steaks, cover again, and grill the other side for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Check Tenderness: Test the steaks with a fork for tenderness. For a softer texture, move them to indirect heat, cover, and continue grilling for an additional 10 minutes until desired softness is achieved.
  6. Add Toppings: Remove the cauliflower steaks from the grill and brush each with mayonnaise evenly on top.
  7. Season: Sprinkle the mayonnaise-coated steaks with chili powder, crumbled Cotija cheese, and freshly chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over each steak and serve immediately to enjoy the bold Mexican-inspired flavors.

Notes

  • You can use any mild oil such as canola, vegetable, or avocado oil for brushing the cauliflower.
  • If Cotija cheese is unavailable, crumbled feta can be a substitute, though the flavor will differ.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder based on your preferred spice level.
  • If you don’t have access to a grill, you can roast the cauliflower steaks in an oven at 425°F (220°C) to achieve similar results.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Vegetarian Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://flavorhug.com/grilled-mexican-street-cauliflower-elote-recipe/