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Cauliflower Steakwith Harissa Yogurt, Scotch Bonnet Honey, Fresh Herbs and Pistachios

Recipe by Max Jarmey on InstagramAdded 4 August 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A vibrant plant‑based dish that marries the smoky heat of harissa with the sweet kick of Scotch bonnet honey. Roasted cauliflower steaks are topped with a creamy yogurt sauce, fresh herbs, and crunchy pistachios for a burst of flavor and texture in every bite.

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Cauliflower Steak with Harissa Yogurt, Scotch Bonnet Honey, Fresh Herbs and Pistachios by Max Jarmey, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (400°F).

  2. Trim the cauliflower head and slice it into 1‑inch thick steaks.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cauliflower head is cut into thick slabs that hold together.

  3. Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper.

  4. Arrange the steaks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, turning the steaks halfway through, until they are golden‑brown and tender when pierced with a fork.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The steaks turn golden brown and yield to a fork.

  6. While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the harissa yogurt sauce: in a bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, plain yogurt, Scotch bonnet honey, and the chopped fresh herbs until smooth.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Harissa, yoghurt, honey and herbs whisk into a smooth sauce.

  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed.

  8. When the cauliflower steaks are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes.

  9. Drizzle the harissa yogurt sauce evenly over each steak.

  10. Scatter the roasted, roughly chopped pistachios over the top for added crunch.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pistachios scatter over the sauced cauliflower for crunch.

  11. Serve the steaks immediately, optionally accompanied by couscous, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.

Tips while you cook

Turn halfway
Flip the cauliflower steaks halfway through the roasting time.
Rest before sauce
Allow the roasted steaks to rest for 2 minutes before drizzling the sauce.
Smooth sauce
Whisk harissa paste, yogurt, honey and herbs together until smooth before adding to the steaks.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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