Description
This smoked cauliflower recipe is a bold, smoky vegan dish made in a smoker. It’s tender, full of flavor, and perfect as a main or side.
Ingredients
1 large head of cauliflower (cut into florets or steaks)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Soak cauliflower in warm salted water for 10–15 minutes.
2. Pat dry and place in a large bowl.
3. Toss with olive oil and all seasonings until evenly coated.
4. Preheat smoker to 225°F and prepare wood chips (applewood or cherry).
5. Place cauliflower directly on grates or in a smoker basket.
6. Smoke for 60–90 minutes, spritzing every 30 minutes with oil or lemon water.
7. Remove when tender and slightly charred. Serve hot with sauce of choice.
Notes
For steaks, slice cauliflower from top to stem and keep core intact.
Best served immediately, but also delicious chilled in salads or wraps.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 90
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg