Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Steaks, perfect for a hearty vegetarian main dish or a tasty side. The cauliflower is seasoned with a blend of spices, drizzled with olive oil, and roasted to golden perfection for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Steaks
- 2 heads cauliflower
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500ºF (260ºC) to prepare for roasting the cauliflower steaks.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Remove the outer leaves from each cauliflower head and trim the stem. Cut each head in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 1½-inch thick steaks to create the cauliflower steaks.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to create the spice mixture for seasoning.
- Season the Steaks: Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each cauliflower steak. Generously sprinkle the spice mixture over them ensuring both sides are well coated.
- Initial Roasting: Place the steaks on a baking sheet, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and roast in the oven for 5 minutes to start cooking through.
- Continue Roasting: Remove the foil and roast the steaks for an additional 10 minutes to encourage browning.
- Flip and Finish Roasting: Flip each cauliflower steak carefully and roast for another 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the roasted cauliflower steaks to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cauliflower carefully to create intact steaks.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Covering with foil initially helps steam the cauliflower for tenderness before browning.
- Serve as a main vegetarian dish or a flavorful side with other meals.
- Leftover steaks can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
