Roasted Cauliflower, Tahini & Pecans

Heat the oven to 210°C/190°C fan/415°F/gas mark 6-7.

Cut 4 steaks from the central part of the cauliflowers – if the cauliflowers are large you should be able to cut 2 steaks from
each. Alternatively, you could just cut wedges and follow the recipe as per normal. Use the leftover cauliflower to make cauliflower purée.

Put a little olive oil in a large, ovenproof frying pan and place over a medium-high heat. Add the steaks (you may need to do this in two separate pans) and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Season both sides with a little fine salt, turn the heat down and add in half the butter. As the butter melts, use a spoon to keep basting it over the cauliflower.

Once you have basted the cauliflower a few times, add the remaining butter to the pan, turn the cauliflower over and place in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Baste the cauliflower halfway through the cooking time.

Take the cauliflower out and drain on a piece of paper towel.

Before serving, place the cauliflower leaves, if using, into the hot butter and baste for 20-30 seconds or until they turn golden brown.

Drain on paper towel and season with fine salt.

Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing.

To serve, smear the cauliflower purée onto the plate, drizzle around the tahini, add the cauliflower steaks, spoon over the dressing, and cauliflower leaves (if using).