Description
A twist on a beloved street food staple, this Mexican Street Cauliflower transforms cauliflower into a charred, creamy, and zesty delight perfect for summer cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Large Head of Cauliflower
- 1 Tablespoon Mild Tasting Oil (canola or avocado oil)
- 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
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Remove any leaves from the cauliflower and trim the bottom of the stem.
- Using a sharp knife, gently remove the rounded edges from two sides of the cauliflower.
- Cut the cauliflower into 4 thick “steaks.”
- Brush each side of the cauliflower steaks generously with oil.
- Place the steaks on the grill, cover, and cook for 5-6 minutes until charred.
- Flip the steaks, cover, and cook on the other side until perfectly charred.
- Check the tenderness; if needed, move to indirect heat for another 10 minutes.
- Once finished, remove from the grill and brush with mayonnaise.
- Sprinkle with chili powder, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top and enjoy!
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to grill. Experiment with different oils for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg