Description
A robust, plant-based dinner recipe featuring thick-cut cauliflower roasted to perfection. By caramelizing the cauliflower at a high temperature with a savory blend of smoked paprika and garlic, this dish creates a satisfying, fiber-rich, and restaurant-quality main course that is entirely vegan and alcohol-free.
Ingredients
2 large heads cauliflower
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove outer leaves from the cauliflower heads while keeping the stem intact.
Slice each cauliflower downward into two-inch thick center steaks.
Whisk olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Place cauliflower steaks on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush both sides of the steaks generously with the seasoned oil mixture.
Roast for 20 minutes, then gently flip the steaks.
Continue roasting for another 10 minutes until edges are golden brown and tender.
Notes
Ensure cauliflower heads are firm and tightly packed for cleaner slices. Keep the stem intact as it acts like a binding agent for the steaks. You may substitute garlic powder with freshly minced garlic for a stronger flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg