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Karla Zazueta

Vegan Cauliflower Pipian – Quick & Flavorful Mexican Pippin

Learn how to make Vegan Cauliflower Pipian, a delicious Mexican mole made with pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and fresh vegetables. Quick, easy, and full of flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large cauliflower head
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • Small bunch fresh coriander
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 fresh jalapeños
  • ¼ onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Slice the cauliflower lengthwise into 1 cm thick steaks. Set aside.
  2. Roast the Peppers. Char the green pepper and jalapeños directly over the burner until the skin blackens. Let cool, then peel and remove seeds.
  3. Toast pumpkin and sesame seeds on a hot pan for a few seconds. Set aside.
  4. Make the Pipian Sauce. Remove stems and chop the peppers. In a blender, combine roasted peppers, jalapeños, spinach, coriander, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, onion, garlic, salt, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the blended pipian sauce and cook gently for 15 minutes.
  6. Cook the Cauliflower. Season cauliflower steaks with salt and a little oil. Fry on a hot griddle pan for 3 minutes per side until golden and tender.
  7. To serve, place a cauliflower steak on a plate, top with pipian sauce, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Serve with Mexican rice and a refreshing agua fresca.