Description
Enjoy this easy and flavorful 30-minute oven-roasted cauliflower steaks recipe, featuring thick slices of cauliflower seasoned with aromatic spices and roasted to golden perfection. These steaks are a perfect vegetarian main dish or side, enhanced with optional creamy sauces like cilantro lime or tzatziki for extra zest and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head, or two smaller
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3–4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Cilantro, for garnish
Optional Sauces
- Cilantro Lime Sauce
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Sour Cream, or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cut the Cauliflower Steaks: Prepare the cauliflower by gently tearing off large leaves from the stem, then trim the stem to create a flat base but keep it intact. Stand the cauliflower upright and cut off the sides by a couple of inches, saving side florets for another use.
- Slice the Steaks: Keep the cauliflower standing on its stem. Slice the middle portion into steaks; you will generally get 2 to 4 steaks depending on cauliflower size. Thicker steaks (2) are more substantial, while 3-4 yield moderately sized pieces.
- Preheat Oven and Season: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix ground cumin, white pepper, garlic powder, ground coriander, and fine sea salt. Place cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet, brush all sides and tops generously with extra virgin olive oil, then evenly sprinkle and rub the spice mixture into the cauliflower, including crevices.
- Roast the Cauliflower: Roast the steaks in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping midway through cooking to ensure even browning. The steaks are done when fork-tender with golden brown, caramelized edges.
- Serve: Serve the roasted cauliflower steaks warm, garnished with fresh cilantro. Complement them with optional sauces like cilantro lime sauce, tzatziki, or a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a cooling contrast.
Notes
- Choose a large cauliflower head with tight florets to keep steaks intact during cutting and roasting.
- Save side florets for salads, soups, or other dishes to reduce waste.
- Adjust the number of steaks based on cauliflower size and your preferred thickness.
- Olive oil amount can be adjusted depending on how much you want to brush on each steak.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
