Vegan Cauliflower & Green Bean Dinner

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the cauliflower in half. Remove the tough stem & outer leaves.

Step 2

Slice half of the cauliflower into 1-inch thick steaks. Cut or break the other half into florets.

Step 3

Add the cauliflower florets & steaks to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook the steaks for 5 min & the florets for 10 min.

Step 4

Meanwhile in a small bowl, add paprika, maple syrup, lemon juice & garlic (grated, minced, or crushed).

Step 5

Season with salt & pepper. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Whisk to combine.

Step 6

After 5 min, remove the cauliflower steaks from the pot. Leave the florets to cook for another 5 min.

Step 7

Add a drizzle of olive oil to a baking dish or sheet. Lay the cauliflower steaks in the dish. Generously coat them with the marinade. Bake for 15 min at 400°F.

Step 8

Wash & trim the green beans. Add them to another pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 3-5 min, or until crisp-tender.

Step 9

Drain the cauliflower florets. Mash with a fork or purée with an immersion blender. Add oil, salt & pepper to taste.

Step 10

Zest the lemon over the cauliflower mash & stir.

Step 11

Drain the green beans.

Step 12

Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Serve the cauliflower steaks over the cauliflower purée & alongside the green beans. Season with salt & pepper. Enjoy!