This grilled cauliflower steak recipe topped with a fresh peach romesco sauce makes the perfect weeknight summer dinner.
Grilling cauliflower isn’t new to me, but I’m excited to share this new grilled cauliflower steak recipe because it stars one of my fave summer fruits- peaches. Perfect for your next meatless dinner night, this vegan grilled cauliflower steak recipe topped with a fresh peach romesco sauce is the ultimate summer meal. It’s got sweetness, tanginess, and a smokiness you won’t want to miss.
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Why This Recipe Works
If you’re looking to incorporate more delicious vegan recipes into your summer meal rotation, look no further! This cauliflower steak recipe is a family friendly hit. I also love this recipe because it’s
- Easy to make – only 5 steps!
- A good source of plant based protein (~15 grams/serving)
- Packed with ~13 grams of fiber
Key Ingredients
Chopped Peaches – Adding fresh chopped peaches for the peach romesco sauce completely elevates this recipe! Peaches add fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C to this delicious dish.
Cauliflower – Proudly hopping on the cauliflower train (seriously, you can turn this veggie into almost anything!). Cauliflower has a very neutral taste which makes it pair well with tons of different recipes!
Roasted Red Pepper – Roasted red peppers help create a delicious base for the peach romesco sauce that we top this grilled cauliflower steak recipe with!
Almonds – To add some healthy fat and a little extra crunch and flavor, sliced almonds are a great garnish to add to this grilled cauliflower steak recipe!
How To Make This Recipe
Step 1: To a food processor, add the red peppers, peaches, almonds, garlic, parsley, mint, vinegar, and olive oil and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 2: Meanwhile, cut each cauliflower in half down the core, then cut one 1-inch steak from the cut side of one half, and another 1 inch steak from the cut side of the other half. Repeat with the second cauliflower. Keep any remaining bits for a side dish or soup.
Step 3: Preheat grill over medium high heat. In a large bowl or dish, rub the cauliflower with the olive oil, lemon juice and paprika. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
Step 4: Cook with the lid closed for 6-9 minutes on each side or until fork-tender and lightly charred.
Step 5: Serve the cauliflower with the romesco sauce, topped with almonds, peaches, lemon zest, mint and parsley.
Expert Tips
When I first started making cauliflower steaks, the most difficult part was cutting slices out of a head of cauliflower, but since then I’ve picked up a few tricks. First, cut the cauliflower and half. With one half, cut off a 1-inch steak from the cut side. Do the same thing with the other half. Voila, you’ve got some steaks that are ready to be grilled!
IMPORTANT TIP: instead of throwing out the leftover cauliflower use them as a side dish or in a soup! I usually steam them for my boys because they’re a favorite food. No waste here, at Abbey’s Kitchen.
Recipe FAQs
This sauce would pair great with pasta or any other grilled veggies. If you want to pair it with a meat, grilled chicken or fish would be delicious!
For this recipe, you can store both sauce and cauliflower in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can even freeze this recipe and store it in the freezer if desired!
More Recipes You Might Like
Are you like me and can’t get enough of the cauliflower trend right now? Check out some of my favorite cauliflower recipes on the blog right now!
- Vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks
- Buffalo Cauliflower Pasta Salad
- Apple, Fig and Caramelized Onion Cauliflower Pizza
- Vegan Chickpea and Cauliflower Sheet Pan Dinner
- Peanut Butter Cup Cauliflower Oatmeal
Have you tried this grilled cauliflower steak recipe yet? would you top these cauliflower steaks with my peach romesco sauce? How do you like to prepare cauliflower for a summer dish? Leave a comment and let me know below!
Vegan Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Peach Romesco Sauce
Equipment
- barbecue
Ingredients
Peach Romesco Sauce
- 2 1/2 cups peeled chopped peaches about 4-5
- 12 oz jar roasted red peppers drained
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 large clove garlic chopped
- 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley
- 2 tbsp mint
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cauliflower Steaks:
- 2 heads cauliflower
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Toasted sliced almonds
- 1 peach diced
- Mint leaves
- Parsley leaves
Instructions
- To a food processor, add the red peppers, peaches, almonds, garlic, parsley, mint, vinegar, and olive oil and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Meanwhile, cut each cauliflower in half down the core, then cut one 1-inch steak from the cut side of one half, and another 1 inch steak from the cut side of the other half. Repeat with the second cauliflower. Keep any remaining bits for a side dish or soup.
- Preheat grill over medium high heat. In a large bowl or dish, rub the cauliflower with the olive oil, lemon juice and paprika. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- Cook with the lid closed for 6-9 minutes on each side or until fork-tender and lightly charred.
- Serve the cauliflower with the romesco sauce, topped with almonds, peaches, lemon zest, mint and parsley.
Nutrition
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
becca says
Used the romesco sauce to top some tofu/grilled veggies/spaghetti squash and also some dry roasted Yuca. Added plenty of salt and some ginger- amazing!
Abbey Sharp says
Love it!
Diana says
This looks delicious! I wonder if you also track the calories in your book… I like to have some guide.
Abbey Sharp says
Sorry, I did not list the calorie information in my cookbook.
Leslie says
This recipe looks divine! Love the flavor that peaches bring, makes it so summery and perfect!
Abbey Sharp says
totally! So delicious
Angela says
Yum, this sounds so delicious. I Love cauliflower steaks and can’t wait to try this!!
Abbey Sharp says
amazing! Enjoy!
Bethany Rutledge says
These look amazing as always. Definitely want to try these sometime soon. Thanks for sharing.
Abbey Sharp says
Awesome. thanks love
Farrah says
I’ve never tried grilling cauliflower but peaches are one of my favorite summer fruits and these look amazing!
Abbey Sharp says
it’s a winner!
Natalie says
I absolutely love this recipe. Never tried grilled cauliflower before. Now I can’t wait to make this. Love the addition of mint. Such a interesting flavor combo. Must try!
Abbey Sharp says
Definitely! You’ll love
Kelly says
I would never have thought to put peaches with cauliflower but love. Such a great combination.
Abbey Sharp says
totally delicious