Grilled Chicken Breast, Cauliflower Steaks and Steamed Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cauliflower (About 2 lbs or 900g)
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil (For roasting the cauliflower)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp Salt (For roasting)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped, for vinaigrette)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 clove Garlic Clove (Minced, for vinaigrette)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cauliflower

   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
   • Wash and dry the cauliflower. Remove the outer green leaves and trim the very bottom of the stem, but leave the core fully intact as it holds the steaks together.
   • Place the cauliflower head stem-side down on a cutting board. Using a large, sharp knife, carefully slice the head into four 1-inch thick 'steaks' from the center outwards. Some florets from the sides will crumble off; save them to roast alongside the steaks.
2. 2

   Season the Steaks

   • In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper to create a paste.
   • Arrange the cauliflower steaks and any loose florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
   • Using a pastry brush or your hands, coat all sides of the cauliflower steaks and florets evenly with the spice mixture.
3. 3

   Roast the Cauliflower

   • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes.
   • Carefully remove the sheet from the oven. Using a wide spatula, gently flip each steak.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Green Beans (Fresh, ends trimmed)
• 2 cup Water (For steaming, will not be consumed)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra virgin recommended)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Green Beans

   • Rinse the green beans thoroughly under cold running water.
   • Pat them dry with a paper towel.
   • Snap or trim the tough stem ends off each bean.
2. 2

   Set Up the Steamer

   • Pour about 1-2 inches of water into a large pot or saucepan.
   • Place a steamer basket inside, ensuring the water level is below the bottom of the basket.
   • Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
3. 3

   Steam the Green Beans

   • Carefully place the trimmed green beans into the steamer basket, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
   • Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to medium.
   • Steam for 5-7 minutes. The beans are done when they are bright green and crisp-tender (easily pierced with a fork but still have a slight bite).
4. 4

   Season and Serve

   • Turn off the heat and carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot.
   • Transfer the hot green beans to a serving bowl.
   • Immediately drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
   • Toss gently to coat evenly and serve warm.