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
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
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.
Assemble the sandwiches.
Assemble to your liking with cauliflower steaks, aioli, lettuce, and tomato on the toasted ciabatta rolls.
A Love Letter to Food original recipe, cauliflower steaks adapted from Allrecipes.com.