I love how the cauliflower takes on these bold flavors and the salty tart addition of capers balances the hot, sweet spice rub. I served the cauliflower over mashed potatoes with some crumbled goat cheese for a fabulous vegetarian dinner.
1 head cauliflower, cut into 1” slices
The Rub
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons capers, plus a bit of brine
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients and mix well
Place the cauliflower steaks on a parchment lined baking sheet, and brush both sides of each with the rub
Roast the cauliflower for about 25 minutes or until nicely browned and just soft
Top the steaks with capers
Serve with crumbled goat cheese and or mashed potatoes