Weight Watchers Cauliflower Steak

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Weight Watchers Cauliflower Steak is a delicious and low-calorie side dish. It is the perfect recipe for Weight Watchers diet plan followers. You can prepare this meal with fresh cauliflower, nutritional yeast, and a minimal amount of spices. It is a healthy and tasty steak as compared to traditional beef or chicken steak because it contains a less amount of carbohydrates. It is best choice for those looking to reduce their carbohydrate intake. This Weight Watchers Cauliflower Steak contains only 15.9 grams of carbohydrates. You can cook cauliflower steak with different cooking ways depending on time and preference. We require only a few items (listed below) to make this yummy steak. Lets start the recipe with the easy cooking instructions (listed below).

Equipment

  • A Sharp Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Serving Plate
  • Dish
  • Griller (to grill the steak)
  • Air Fryer
  • Oven
  • Baking Tray

Ingredients

  • Medium-sized Cauliflower Head 1
  • Olive oil 1tbsp
  • Tzatziki spice mix 1tsp
  • Sea Salt, add to taste
  • Crushed black pepper 1/4tsp, or according to taste
  • Nutritional Yeast 1tbsp
  • Fresh Chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Cut the outer green leaves from the cauliflower head and discard it.
  2. Next, remove the bottom stems of cauliflower.
  3. Then, cut the extra sides with a knife. Now, cut the remining cauliflower into two thick steaks.
    put aside the cauliflower sides.
  4. Now, add paprika, crushed black pepper, tzatziki spice mix, salt, and olive oil to a mixing bowl.
  5. Mix all items with a spoon.
  6. Next, marinate the cauliflower steaks with the spice mix and paprika mixture.
  7. Marinate well to evenly distribute the mixture throughout.
  8. The cauliflower steak is ready to cook.

Grill

  1. Warm the grill maximum 400 degrees F or medium flame.
  2. Next, shift marinated cauliflower steaks to the warm grill.
  3. Cook for a maximum four to six minutes or until browned.
  4. After six minutes, change the side of cauliflower and simmer it for an addition five to seven minutes.
  5. The tasty Weight Watchers Grilled Cauliflower Steaks is ready.
  6. Place the dish to a plate.
  7. Season it with nutritional yeast.
  8. Top it with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy.

Air fryer

  1. First, set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F.
  2. Then, place the cauliflower into an air fryer.
  3. Simmer it for about twelve to fifteen minutes or until its done (cooked completely).
  4. Ensure to flip each side to ensure even cooking.
  5. The delicious meal is ready to serve.
  6. Transfer the air fryer steak to a dish.
  7. Sprinkle over nutritional yeast for a cheesy touch.

Oven

  1. We warm the oven to bake steak at 400 degrees F.
  2. Next, transfer the steak to a baking tray. Spray this tray with cooking oil.
  3. Now, put this tray in the oven.
  4. Let it bake for 15-20 mins.
  5. After that, remove the tray and top it with nutritional yeast.
  6. The yummy steaks are ready to eat.
  7. Serve with any low-point dipping sauce.

FOR EXTRA TOPPINGS & FLAVOR IDEAS:

Mexican-style Steak:

  • Marinate the cauliflower with cilantro, chili powder, and cumin to give a Mexican taste.

Asian flavors:

  • Try this recipe with honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and tahini sauce for an Asian real flavor.

Indian Inspired taste:

  • To make Indian inspired steak, add garam masala (popular spice in India), curry powder, and crushed turmeric.

Flavorful touch:

  • You can make this steak with flavorful spices and seasonings, such as crushed black pepper, fresh lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.

Serving Suggestions

  • We can try this side with different meals (details listed below).
  • You can pair this tasty steak with easy Italian Chicken, orange gazed pork loin, Mozzarella stuffed Chicken breast, lemon rosemary chicken, or angus beef meatballs with lemon butter pasta.
  • Enjoy with cauliflower tacos, grilled chicken, carne asada, or roasted cauliflower florets.
  • Serve this meal with other main dishes like Mediterranean style fried rice, peanut soba noodles, spicy white bean soup, parmesan roasted potatoes, chickpeas couscous with spinach and tomatoes.
  • Eat this yummy steak with avocado salsa, mango, and tomato-cucumber salsa.
  • Accompany with grilled or roasted veggies like Portobello mushrooms, zucchini, or sliced eggplant.

Tips

  • Buy fresh, green, firm(not overripe) and high-quality cauliflower.
  • Ensure to mist the cauliflower (both sides) with cooking oil to prevent them from burning.
  • Use good-quality and sharp knife to cut the cauliflower.
  • You can use the remaining cauliflower florets to make other dishes.
  • Cut the cauliflower into thick pieces instead of thin ones, as thin pieces can become mushy during cooking.
  • You can cook the steak into different cooking methods like oven, air-fryer, or grill.
  • Marinate the cauliflower with different spices, and seasonings.

Storage Information

Fridge:

  • You can store the remaining food in a closed lid box and refrigerate it for three to five days.

Reheat:

  • We can reheat the dish in an oven, air fryer, or on a stovetop burner. I recommend avoiding the microwave, as it can make the steaks soggy.

FAQs

Can we boil the cauliflower before baking or grilling?

  • No pre-boiling is needed to boil the cauliflower. It’s an unnecessary step. You can proceed with cooking it directly.

Which method works best for chopping cauliflower?

  • We will cut the cauliflower into 0ne to one point five inches thick. This will provide the shape and prevents the cauliflower from breaking apart.

Is it possible to substitute frozen cauliflower for fresh?

  • Yes, you can use frozen cauliflower. Before cooking, defrost the frozen cauliflower. After that cut into steak shapes with a sharp knife.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount

Per Serving 247 gram
Total Quantity 2 people
Total Calories 145 kcal
Carbohydrates 15.9 g
Dietary Fiber 5.6 g
Protein 6.9 g
Sugar 5.3 g
Total Fat
Iron 1.8 mg
Sodium 332 mg

The total Weight Watchers Points per serving is only 2 (two) point values.