Description
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks are a stunning, flavorful dish that highlights the natural goodness of cauliflower. Perfect for vegetarians and vegans, these hearty slabs make an impressive centerpiece for any meal. The simple preparation involves seasoning with garlic, paprika, and olive oil before roasting to golden perfection. Versatile and nutritious, they can be paired with a variety of sauces or served on top of salads and grains. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Roasted Cauliflower Steaks are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads cauliflower
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500ºF (260ºC) and adjust the rack to the lower third position.
- Remove outer leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem. Slice each head in half lengthwise, then cut 1 ½-inch thick steaks from each half.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the steaks, then evenly sprinkle the seasoning mixture over them.
- Place the steaks on a rimmed baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove foil and roast for an additional 10 minutes. Flip each steak and roast until golden brown (6-8 minutes more).
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian/Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg