Description
Looking for a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal? Roasted cauliflower steaks are the answer! These hearty slices of cauliflower are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, creating a delightful crust that enhances their natural taste. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings, they can be served with a variety of sauces or sides. Not only are these steaks nutrient-dense and low in calories, but their impressive presentation makes them a showstopper on your dining table. Whether you’re vegan or simply seeking a delicious plant-based option, this recipe guarantees to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads of 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).
- Trim the outer leaves and stem of each cauliflower head. Cut each head in half lengthwise, then slice into 1 ½-inch thick steaks.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each steak and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the steaks on a baking sheet covered with foil and roast for 5 minutes. Remove foil and roast for an additional 10 minutes. Flip the steaks and roast until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cauliflower steak (100g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg