Baked Cauliflower Steaks

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These Baked Cauliflower Steaks are thick slices of cauliflower seasoned and roasted until they’re tender and golden, offering a satisfying alternative way to cook cauliflower.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cauliflower

Servings: Servings

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

2 heads cauliflower
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 green onion sliced
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the cauliflower into 1” slices. Space them out on the baking sheet. The ends of the cauliflower tend to fall apart, but you’ll get roughly 2-3 full slices from each head. Reserve the pieces that fall apart for another use.
Mix the olive oil, melted butter, paprika, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Brush the mixture onto both sides of the cauliflower steaks.
Bake cauliflower steaks in the oven for 10 minutes then turn them over and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until tender and golden. Serve with green onion and sesame seeds as a garnish

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Notes

Look for large, firm heads of cauliflower with tightly packed florets. The larger the head, the easier it will be to cut into full, thick steaks. Smaller heads may yield fewer or smaller slices, but they’ll still taste just as delicious.
To get the best slices, start by cutting the cauliflower in half through the core. Then, cut 1" thick slices from each half. The core helps hold the florets together, so don’t remove it before slicing. Any florets that fall off can be saved for another use, like roasting or adding to a salad.
While this recipe uses a simple blend of paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper, you can easily customize the seasoning to suit your taste. Add a pinch of cayenne for extra heat, sprinkle with Parmesan before baking for a cheesy crust, or finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh herbs for a burst of freshness.

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