Cauliflower Steaks (That Melt in Your Mouth!)

Name: Cauliflower Steaks (That Melt in Your Mouth!)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 steaks
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower; extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
3 steaks
Calories
80 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Vegan

Cauliflower Steaks (That Melt in Your Mouth!)

Dana Benson

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Cauliflower Steaks are an easy vegetarian main entree, made by roasting large slabs of cauliflower with a flavorful seasoning blend until tender.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
extra-virgin olive oil , as needed for greasing the pan
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450ºF and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
Remove the green leaves from the head of cauliflower and cut off any excess stem. Slice off one side of the cauliflower, right at the edge of the stem in the center. (Reserve the extra cauliflower scraps for another use.)
Cut the cauliflower into slabs, right through the center of the stem, that are roughly 3/4- to 1-inch thick. You should be able to get 2 to 3 steaks per large head of cauliflower. Be careful not to cut the steaks too thin, or they could fall apart.
Place the 3 cauliflower steaks on the baking sheet and drizzle them lightly with olive oil on both sides. Season evenly with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt on both sides. (I like to use a brush, or rub the seasoning in with my hands, to make sure every nook and cranny of the cauliflower is well seasoned.) You can mix the seasonings in a small bowl first to make a seasoning mix, or just sprinkle each one over the cauliflower individually to avoid having an extra dish to clean later.
Place the pan in the oven for the cauliflower to roast for 15 minutes. When the timer goes off, use a spatula to flip over each steak, and then return the oven to roast until fork-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes more. The steaks should be golden on both sides, and the center stem should be easily pierced by a fork.
Serve warm, with your favorite sauce and side dish. I especially love this with chimichurri sauce, but it also makes a great holiday meal with vegan gravy. I think this is best served warm right away, but you can store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 430mg (18%) Potassium 419mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 164IU (3%) Vitamin C 67mg (74%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3steaks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	80kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	430mg	18%
Potassium	419mg	9%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	164IU	3%
Vitamin C	67mg	74%
Calcium	31mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%