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Carolina Reaper Pepper Infused Olive Oil Blend 250ml bottle
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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Carolina Reaper Blend Olive Oil and Garlic Parmesan

Thick cauliflower steaks roast up golden and tender, then get brushed with bold Carolina Reaper Pepper Infused Olive Oil and finished with garlicky Parmesan for a savory side that brings serious flavor to the table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 steaks
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons Carolina Reaper Pepper Infused Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 lemon cut into wedges

Equipment

  • 1 Large Sheet Pan Parchment-lined for easy roasting
  • 1 Chef’s knife For slicing cauliflower steaks
  • 1 Cutting board Stable surface for prep
  • 1 Small bowl For mixing the oil and seasonings
  • 1 Pastry brush For coating the cauliflower
  • 1 mixing spoon For combining topping ingredients

Method
 

Instructions
  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2. Trim the cauliflower leaves and slice the head into 1-inch steaks, keeping the center intact as much as possible.
  3. 3. Mix the Carolina Reaper Pepper Infused Olive Oil, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  4. 4. Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks with the oil mixture and arrange them on the sheet pan.
  5. 5. Roast for 18 minutes, then carefully flip the steaks and roast for 8 minutes more.
  6. 6. Stir the Parmesan and panko together, then sprinkle the mixture over the cauliflower steaks.
  7. 7. Return the pan to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the topping turns golden.
  8. 8. Finish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon, then serve warm.

Notes

Keep the first brush of Carolina Reaper Pepper Infused Olive Oil light, then add more after roasting if you want a stronger pepper finish. If the cauliflower florets start loosening, tuck them back onto the steaks before the final bake so the topping stays in place.

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