Cauliflower Steaks With Cauliflower Purée

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cauliflower
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus additional for brushing

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 250°f using sharp heavy knife and starting at top center of cauliflower head, cut two 1-inch-thick slices of cauliflower, cutting through stem end. set cauliflower steaks aside.
• 2 cut enough florets from remaining cauliflower head to measure 3 cups. combine florets, 1 1/2 cups water, and milk in medium saucepan, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. bring to boil and cook until cauliflower florets are very tender, about 10 minutes. strain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. spread florets on large rimmed baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes until slightly dry. transfer florets to blender. add reserved 1 cup cooking liquid and puree until smooth. return puree to same saucepan and increase oven temperature to 350°f.
• 3 heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. brush cauliflower steaks with additional oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. add cauliflower steaks to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. transfer skillet to oven and bake cauliflower steaks until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
• 4 rewarm cauliflower puree over medium heat. divide puree between 2 plates; top each with cauliflower steak.