Description
Savor the simplicity and elegance of this easy cauliflower steak recipe. With golden brown edges and a tender center, these versatile “steaks” are bursting with flavor and pair beautifully with a variety of sauces and sides. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping addition to any gathering!
Ingredients
🩷 1 large head of cauliflower
🩷 2 tablespoons olive oil
🩷 Salt and pepper to taste
🩷 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
🩷 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
🩷 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
🩷 Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary (optional)
🩷 Fresh lemon juice, chimichurri, tahini, or Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
🔵 Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
🔵 Step 2: Remove the leaves and trim the stem of the cauliflower, leaving the core intact. Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch thick steaks.
🔵 Step 3: Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
🔵 Step 4: Arrange the steaks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through. For grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook for 5–7 minutes per side. For pan-searing, cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side.
🔵 Step 5: Serve warm with your favorite sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, select a firm, tightly packed cauliflower.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste. For extra heat, add chili flakes; for an earthy depth, use curry powder.
- Cauliflower steaks are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or a skillet to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Plant-Based, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cauliflower steak
- Calories: ~110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: ~220mg (varies with added salt)
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cauliflower steak, roasted cauliflower, vegan dinner, easy recipe