Description

Cauliflower Parmesan Steaks are a delicious vegetarian dish featuring thick slices of cauliflower seasoned with a crispy parmesan coating and roasted to golden perfection. This easy recipe delivers a cheesy, flavorful, and healthy alternative to traditional steak, perfect as a main or side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Cauliflower Steaks

1 large head of cauliflower
0.25 cup olive oil

Seasoning Blend

0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.25 tsp paprika
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp salt

Garnish

0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Optional extra Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough to roast the cauliflower steaks to a crispy texture.
Prepare Cauliflower: Trim the outer leaves and excess stem from the cauliflower, keeping the core intact to hold the steaks together. Slice the cauliflower into approximately ¾-inch thick steaks carefully to keep them intact.
Make Seasoning Blend: In a small bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the flavorful seasoning mix for coating the cauliflower.
Season the Steaks: Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak generously with olive oil. Then evenly sprinkle the Parmesan seasoning blend on both sides, pressing lightly so the coating adheres well to the surface.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the seasoned cauliflower steaks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring there is space between each steak for even roasting.
Roast: Roast the cauliflower steaks in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to achieve an even golden-brown and tender texture.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the steaks from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and optional extra Parmesan cheese for added flavor. Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, cheesy delight!

Notes

Use a sharp knife to slice the cauliflower steaks to prevent them from falling apart.
The core helps keep the steaks together; avoid slicing it off.
For extra crispiness, broil the steaks for an additional 2–3 minutes at the end of roasting, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
These steaks pair well with marinara sauce or a squeeze of lemon for added brightness.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Keywords: Cauliflower Parmesan, Cauliflower Steaks, Vegetarian Side Dish, Roasted Cauliflower, Healthy Cheese Recipe