This collection of grilled cauliflower recipes includes delicious and easy ways to grill cauliflower at home year-round.

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Nothing about the white, broccoli-like stalks looked appealing to me.

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Fast-forward 20 years and the veggie has become one of the most popular substitute ingredients on the market.

Today, though, were going to start by focusing on the most summer-friendly preparation: grilled cauliflower.

Grilled cauliflower has more smoky notes thanks to the char on the grill, she reveals.

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The quick and high temperature also caramelizes the sugars in its exterior and creates a slightly crunchy bite.

Another benefit of grilled cauliflower?

It tends to be more evenly cooked.

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If youve never learned how to cook cauliflower on the grill, nows your chance.

Ahead, uncover the top tips and tricks for making grilled cauliflower taste its very best.

Do you better soak cauliflower before cooking it?

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The internet presents many, many opinions on grilled cauliflower and the best ways to cook cauliflower in general.

Unlike protein, soaking cauliflower wont tenderize it, Aviram says.

How can you prevent your cauliflower from becoming tough?

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Cauliflower loves some steam, he shares.

Aviram assures us that cauliflower is actually the toughest when uncooked.

Because of this, Aviram says that any and all seasonings can be used to change its palette profile.

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While many cauliflower steak recipes exist, Aviram has a few tips for making the most of the dish.

Once you sprinkle it on, its time to grill.

Grill eight minutes or so per side, or until golden with char marks, she instructs.

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Use the wide side of the spatula to gently remove the tender steaks from the grill.

(Looking for an exact recipe to follow?

Check out the Grilled Cauliflower Steak recipe fromNYT Cooking.)

Other cauliflower recipes to try

Grilling is just one of the best ways to cook cauliflower.

you might also roast and bake it.

Ahead, find 10 easy cauliflower recipes for days when grilling isnt an option.

By swapping the classic crust with a cauliflower crust, you’re able to do just that.

This buffalo cauliflower wing recipe will be your saving grace.

This roasted cauliflower taco recipe has racked up hundreds of rave reviews.

(Of course, you could always skip the dairy to keep it vegan.)

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