Description
Roasted cauliflower steaks are a delightful and nutritious vegetarian main course that brings flavor and elegance to your dining table. These thick slices of cauliflower are seasoned to perfection and roasted until golden brown, offering a satisfying texture that rivals traditional meat dishes. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or preparing a meal for friends, this versatile dish can be paired with an array of sauces and side dishes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With minimal preparation and healthy ingredients, roasted cauliflower steaks are not just delicious; they’re also a guilt-free indulgence. Elevate your meals with this easy recipe that promises 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 position the rack in the lower third.
- Remove the outer leaves from each cauliflower head and trim the stem. Cut each head in half lengthwise and slice into 1½-inch thick steaks, yielding about 4 to 8 pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Drizzle olive oil on both sides of each steak and season evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the steaks on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and roast for 5 minutes. Remove the foil, flip each steak, and continue roasting for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to a platter and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cauliflower steak
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg