Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Pesto
Grilled cauliflower steak is glazed with pesto and served with a mixture of crispy Brussels sprouts, pomegranate, and corn along with a schmear of smoky chipotle crema. Enrich the taste of chipotle crema with savoriness by adding MINOR’S Chipotle Flavour Concentrate to make an amazing small plate appetizer. The dish combines the creamy sweet taste of crème fraiche with subtle hot flavour of chipotle pepper and other spices.
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Blend of red, chipotle and jalapeño peppers with hints of onion, garlic and spice. Use as a versatile ingredient with a spicy, smoky chipotle flavour. MINOR'S Chipotle Flavour Concentrate is suitable for hot or cold applications to spice up any recipe. Add it to soups, stews, spreads, dressings, sauces to add some Southwestern-styled flavour. A rich foundation for traditional or signature dishes. This concentrate has no added MSG, no artificial flavours and no preservatives. Gluten free.
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MINOR'S rich tradition of culinary expertise has provided over 50 years of time and labour saving bases. The fresh taste and the pure and natural flavours are the result of fresh ingredients, roasted meats, and sautéed vegetables. MINOR'S bases add flavour to soups, sauces, vegetables, pasta, rice, casseroles, salad dressings. They are very versatile and not just used to make soup stock. MINOR's Signature Flavour Concentrates are innovative products made with premium quality ingredients, specially blended with herbs and/or spices to provide a distinct flavour profile. MINOR's Signature Flavour Concentrates assure flavour consistency, superior quality, and tremendous labour savings for foodservice operators; especially in products that are difficult to make from scratch. Fully prepared recipe-ready flavours provide ultimate convenience.
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473 milligrams Crème fraiche
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125 milligrams Minor’s® Chipotle Flavour Concentrate
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2 pounds Cauliflower, whole (1 lb)
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15 milligrams Basil Pesto Sauce
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10 milligrams Olive oil
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454 grams Brussels sprouts, halved
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1 pinch Salt and pepper
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60 milligrams Pomegranate seeds
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7.5 milligrams Corn, fresh, roasted, off the cob
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1In a small bowl, whisk crème fraiche and chipotle flavour concentrate until smooth.
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2Cross-cut cauliflower into steaks. Glaze with Basil Pesto.
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3On a grill over medium high flame, add pesto-glazed cauliflower and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through. Finish in oven at 350°F if needed.
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4Add olive oil to sauté pan and sear Brussels sprouts over medium high flame until crispy. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook until tender.
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5Mix Brussels sprouts, pomegranate seeds, and corn in a medium bowl.
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6Pool Chipotle crema on the plate and top with cauliflower steak.
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7Garnish with roasted corn and serve.