Description

This Cauliflower Steak recipe offers a delicious and versatile way to enjoy cauliflower either roasted in the oven or grilled to perfection. Thick slices of cauliflower are seasoned with a flavorful blend of olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, then cooked until tender with a beautifully caramelized crust. Perfect as a main or side dish, it’s a healthy, low-carb alternative packed with nutrients and easy to customize with your favorite seasonings.

Ingredients

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Cauliflower Steaks

2 heads Cauliflower
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Garlic powder

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Instructions

Prepare the oven or grill: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for roasting, or preheat your grill to medium heat if grilling.
Slice the cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower heads into 3/4-inch thick slices to create the steaks, aiming to get 2-3 full slices per head while retaining leftover florets for other uses.
Season the steaks: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Brush this mixture generously on both sides of the cauliflower steaks.
Cook the cauliflower: For the oven method, bake the steaks for 10 minutes, flip, then bake another 10 to 15 minutes until tender and browned. For grilling, place the steaks on the grill, close the lid, cook 5 minutes, flip, cover and cook 4-5 more minutes until tender and caramelized.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cauliflower steak.
For evenly cooked steaks with caramelized edges, refer to the recipe tips mentioned above.
Try different seasoning blends to customize your steak’s flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days; reheat in skillet, oven, microwave, or grill over indirect heat.
Slice cauliflower ahead for meal prep; lasts about 4 days refrigerated before cooking.
For longer storage, freeze cooled steaks up to 3 months, placing parchment paper between slices to prevent sticking.
Use leftover florets for salads or other creative dishes like cauliflower Parmesan.