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Cauliflower steaks with pesto and lemon slices.
5 from 5 votes

Cauliflower Steaks

Oven roasted Cauliflower Steaks make a simple side dish or a vegetarian meal with just a few ingredients and minimal prep.
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads cauliflower
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C, and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • To slice the cauliflower steaks, remove the outer leaves from the head of cauliflower, then cut ½ inch thick steaks from the center. From two small/medium heads or 1 large head you will have 4 steaks in total. Save the rest for a different recipe.
  • Place cauliflower steaks on the sheet pan, and season with paprika, salt, pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, and distribute the seasonings evenly with your hands.
  • Roast for 10 minutes, then flip and roast for 15 more minutes or until the cauliflower is cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
  • Serve with lemon wedges, and fresh pesto sauce.

Notes

  • Try to keep each slab of cauliflower the same thickness. This way they will all cook at the same rate. 
  • I like to use small to medium heads of cauliflower for this recipe. Some of the slices may crumble and fall apart on you, so it's helpful to have an extra head, just in case.
  • Season cauliflower steaks with steak seasoning to give them more of a steak-like flavor.
  • This roasted cauliflower is delicious when served with lemon wedges and freshly made basil pesto. I enjoy this dish drizzled with homemade ranch dressing as well!
  • To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg