Description
Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks are oven-roasted to golden perfection with a savory parmesan and spice crust. Served with a zesty avocado dip, they make a satisfying vegetarian main or a standout side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower head
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh chives, chopped (optional garnish)
- Avocado Dip:
- 1 avocado, halved
- 2 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan or nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/3 cup water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Pat cauliflower dry and slice into thick steaks (about 1 to 1.5 inches).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, 2 tbsp grated parmesan, garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and chili flakes.
- Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with the spice mixture.
- Dip one side of each steak into the 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan and place parmesan-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F, then reduce oven to 425°F and bake for another 20–25 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- To make the avocado dip, combine all dip ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve cauliflower steaks crispy side up with avocado dip on the side. Garnish with fresh chives if desired.
Notes
- Slicing from top to bottom helps cauliflower steaks stay intact.
- Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- Substitute nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
- Avocado dip is best fresh but keeps for up to 1 day if well covered.
- Reheat leftover steaks in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cauliflower steak + avocado dip
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
