Description
Crispy Baked Cauliflower Steaks are a delightful and satisfying dish that brings a unique twist to your dining table. Perfectly seasoned and baked until golden brown, these cauliflower steaks feature a crispy exterior and tender interior that both vegetarians and meat lovers will adore. Ideal for dinner parties or as a healthy weeknight meal, they can be enjoyed on their own or paired with various sides for a complete meal. With simple preparation steps and nutritious benefits, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Optional: fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower head and trim the bottom stem.
- Cut the cauliflower into thick 'steaks' about 1-inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Brush each side of the cauliflower steaks with the seasoning mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until tender-crisp and golden brown.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Let rest briefly before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg