Grilled Cauliflower

Ready for cutting into thick slices

A very easy-to-make, and delightfully-surprising dish. Cauliflower is cut into thick slices which are  marinated and grilled to a sweetness not usually associated with this unique vegetable. The simple recipe makes an excellent main or side dish. It cooks up quickly under the broiler.  For an interesting taste, try it on the outdoor grill; roasted cauliflower slices make a great addition to any BBQ feast.

Sturdy Cauliflower Slices

You'll need: 1 cauliflower; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon filtered water; 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian-blend herbs, 1-4 teaspoon pepper.

Slices ready to marinade

Beginning at the center, cut across cauliflower, creating long thick slices.
(The small florets at the ends can be kept for another dish, such as a supper salad or a creamy soup)

Whisk olive oil, water, tamari, pepper,  and herbs together.  Place cauliflower slices in shallow pan, pour marinade over them, turn slices to coat well on both sides. Let flavours blend together for at least 1/2 hour.

 Place slices in baking pan and broil, turning once, until tender and slightly browned. Serve as is, or liven the cauliflower up with a zesty honey-mustard tahini sauce, hot red chili oil, and cinnamon-spiced walnuts (see side bar for recipes)

Sweet and Savory Cauliflower Slices

Oven-roasted and ready-to-serve.


For an interesting variation, use more than one kind of cauliflower...green, purple, cream, white, orange, red...there are myriad varieties available at the market.