A golden-browned, harissa-topped cauliflower steak creates the centerpiece on a white plate, surrounded by an energetic zucchini salad with pops of red from the juicy pomegranate seeds. The garnish of identifiable roasted almonds add a finishing touch of elegance.

Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Refreshing Zucchini Salad

Name: Harissa-Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Refreshing Zucchini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower cut into thick 'steaks'; 2 tablespoons Harissa Paste; 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 Zucchini shaved into ribbons; 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds; handful Fresh Mint chopped; 1/4 cup Roasted Almonds sliced; 1 Lemon juiced; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper

Deliciously spicy, low-carb African-inspired dish.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style African

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · September 20, 2024

A little about this dish

This unique recipe intertwines the robust flavors of African cuisine with low-carb dietary considerations. The dish harnesses the earthy essence of harissa, a North African spice paste, and pairs it with the mild flavor and texture of cauliflower, an excellent low-carb alternative.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cauliflower — 1 — cut into thick 'steaks'
Harissa paste — 2 tablespoons
Olive oil — 3 tablespoons
Zucchini — 2 — shaved into ribbons
Pomegranate seeds — 1/2 cup
Fresh mint — handful — chopped
Roasted almonds — 1/4 cup — sliced
Lemon — 1 — juiced
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️🔥

Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 — 🔪🥦🖌️

Slice your cauliflower into thick 'steaks' and brush generously with a mix of harissa paste and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 3 — 🥦🔥⏳

Put the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes. Turn them halfway through, until they're golden and tender.
Step 4 — 🥒🍇🌱🥜

Mix together the zucchini ribbons, pomegranate seeds, chopped mint, and sliced almonds.
Step 5 — 🍋🧂🥗🌪️

Season the salad with the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is well coated.
Step 6 — 🍽️🥦🥗

Place the baked cauliflower on a plate and top generously with the zucchini salad.

A final fox tip

Inspired by the rich warmth of African flavors, this dish brings a little adventure to your low-carb kitchen. For a protein boost, toss in some grilled chicken or tofu to the salad. Kids can have fun helping with the salads and seed extraction from pomegranate.