Grilled Elote Style Cauliflower Steaks

Grilled Elote Style Cauliflower Steaks

Looking for a low carb keto elote that won't throw you out of ketosis? Maybe you just want to find a way to liven up some cauliflower? This cauliflower elote grilled side takes inspiration from the classic Mexican street corn dish to a whole different level.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword Grilled Elote Style Cauliflower Steaks

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Additional Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 199kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

4 Cauliflower Steaks see notes in post above
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1/4 cup Mayo
1/2 Lime juiced and zested
2-3 dashes Mexican Hot Sauce I like Cholula
1 tsp Tajin Seasoning or sub chili powder, salt, and lime zest
1/4 cup Cotija Cheese
Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your grill for direct heat around 400-425 degrees.
While the grill is heating up, slice your cauliflower (stem intact) into 2-3 steaks per head of cauliflower. Each steak should be around 1.5 inches thick. The ends tend to fall apart, so use the center slices only. I used two smaller heads of cauliflower (with small pieces left over) for this recipe. See notes in the post above for more tips and info.
In a bowl, combine the mayo, lime juice and zest, hot sauce, and 1 tsp of Tajin to a bowl and whisk until combined. Set it aside. Then, lightly oil both sides of all the cauliflower steaks. Sprinkle on a little Tajin seasoning onto the front and backs of each piece of cauliflower.
Place the cauliflower steaks over direct heat on the grill and close the lid. Let each side cook for 4-6 minutes. Flip the steaks over and repeat! You're looking for some char on each side and for the cauliflower to be tender and al dente. Do not over cook!
Remove the cauliflower steaks off the grill and brush on the chili lime mayo lightly onto each side of the cauliflower steak. Season with more tajin if desired and sprinkle with cotija and cilantro for serving.

Notes

Don't have Tajin? Combine salt, chili powder, and lime zest instead together into a bowl!

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