Description
Thick-cut roasted cauliflower steaks brushed with a vibrant lemon-garlic sauce and baked until tender with beautifully caramelized edges. A simple yet elegant plant-based dish perfect as a main or hearty side.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower (2 to 2½ pounds), sliced lengthwise into 4 steaks
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (about 1/8 teaspoon), or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove outer leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem slightly, keeping the core intact. Slice lengthwise into 4 thick steaks (about 3/4 to 1 inch thick). Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the tops of the cauliflower steaks with half of the lemon-garlic mixture.
- Roast for 15 minutes.
- Carefully flip each steak and brush with the remaining sauce.
- Return to the oven and roast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until fork-tender and golden brown at the edges.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Keep the core intact to help the steaks hold together.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Add grated Parmesan during the last 5 minutes for a cheesy variation.
- Top with feta, olives, and roasted tomatoes for a Mediterranean twist.
- Store refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Freezing is not recommended as texture may become watery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
