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Cauliflower Steak Sandwiches with Garlic-Lime Aioli

Inspired by the Enchanted Cauliflower Sandwich at Disneyland's Red Rose Taverne, this copycat makes a tasty plant-based lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the cauliflower steaks:

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste

For the aioli:

  • 1/2 c. mayonnaise
  • juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder

For assembling the sandwiches:

  • 4 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half and toasted
  • 4 large leaves romaine lettuce
  • 1 tomato, sliced

Instructions

Make the cauliflower steaks.

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice cauliflower head lengthwise through the core into 4 slabs. (It helps to leave a bit of the core on to hold them together.) Place on greased baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Brush this mixture on the upward-facing side of the cauliflower. Roast for 15 minutes.
  • Flip cauliflower steaks and brush the other side with remaining olive oil mixture. Continue roasting another 20 minutes or until browned around the edges.

Meanwhile, make the aioli.

  • In a measuring cup, combine all aioli ingredients and mix with an immersion blender (or whisk vigorously) until well combined.

Assemble the sandwiches.

  • Assemble to your liking with cauliflower steaks, aioli, lettuce, and tomato on the toasted ciabatta rolls.

Notes

A Love Letter to Food original recipe, cauliflower steaks adapted from Allrecipes.com.