Description
Crispy Baked Cauliflower Steaks are a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable. Coated with a blend of savory spices, these golden-brown steaks offer a delightful crunch and can be served as a main dish or side. Perfect for any occasion, they are both easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making them an excellent choice for health-conscious diners and veggie lovers alike. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with dips and salads, these cauliflower steaks are sure to impress at your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove outer leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem slightly while keeping the core intact.
- Place the cauliflower stem-side down on a cutting board and slice into two thick steaks (about 1 inch each).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks generously with the seasoning mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender-crisp and golden brown around the edges.
- Optional: Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Vegetable/Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg