Description
These Roasted Cauliflower Steaks are a flavorful and robust main course that proves plant-based eating can be delicious and exciting. Perfectly roasted with a golden crust and tender interior, they can be customized with various spices and sauces, making them a versatile dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Large head of cauliflower — 1 (approximately 2–3 lbs)
- Olive oil — 3 tablespoons
- Garlic powder — 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika — 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder — ½ teaspoon
- Dried oregano — ½ teaspoon
- Salt — ¾ teaspoon (or to taste)
- Black pepper — ½ teaspoon (freshly ground preferred)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish) — 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- Wash the cauliflower and remove outer leaves. Slice into 1 to 1.5-inch thick ‘steaks’ from the center
- Transfer the cauliflower steaks to the baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper
- Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with the seasoned olive oil mixture
- Roast for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom
- Flip the steaks and roast for another 15-20 minutes until the second side is golden and tender
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately
Notes
Use a large, firm head of cauliflower for best results. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg