Description
Cheesy Cauliflower Mushroom Steaks are a hearty vegetarian dish featuring roasted cauliflower slices topped with savory sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese, creating a rich, comforting, and satisfying plant-based meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into 2–3 thick steaks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 200 g mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for mushrooms)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for mushrooms)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for mushrooms)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice cauliflower into thick steaks and place on baking sheet.
- Brush with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender and golden.
- Meanwhile, sauté mushrooms in olive oil for 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant.
- Top roasted cauliflower with mushroom mixture.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan over each steak.
- Bake for another 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Keep cauliflower core intact so steaks hold together.
- Do not overcrowd baking tray for better roasting.
- Can substitute cheeses like cheddar for stronger flavor.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy variation.
- Best served fresh from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Side Dish
- Method: Roasted / Baked
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
