Description
Crispy Baked Cauliflower Steaks are a simple yet elegant main dish that brings out the best of cauliflower with its golden-brown edges and tender center, making even picky eaters excited about vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large head large head of cauliflower (or 2 medium) (Choose a cauliflower that feels heavy for its size.)
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil) (Use enough oil for browning.)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Base seasoning for flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (Regular paprika works too.)
- 1 teaspoon salt (Plus more to taste.)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast (optional) (Add during the last 10 minutes of baking.)
- lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil, lightly oiled if using foil.
- Trim off the leaves of the cauliflower, keeping the core intact.
- Cut the cauliflower in half from top to bottom through the core.
- Slice each half into 1-2 inch thick slabs to form ‘steaks’.
Seasoning
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the first side of the steaks with the seasoned oil, then flip and brush the second side.
Baking
- Place the steaks on the sheet pan with space around them.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then gently flip and bake for an additional 12 to 18 minutes until browned and crispy.
- If using Parmesan, sprinkle it on in the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Let the steaks sit for 2 minutes before serving with lemon and herbs or your favorite sauce.
Notes
These steaks are customizable: add chili flakes for spiciness, or marinara for an Italian twist. They can be served with various proteins, grains, and fresh salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Vegetarian
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
