Description
Crispy Baked Cauliflower Steaks are a delightful and impressive dish that brings both flavor and nutrition to your table. These thick slices of cauliflower are generously seasoned with a blend of garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then baked until perfectly crispy and golden brown. Ideal as a main course or side dish, they offer a satisfying plant-based alternative that pairs beautifully with a variety of accompaniments. Whether you’re serving them at a casual dinner or a special gathering, these cauliflower steaks are sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for any home cook to master.
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
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem.
- Cut the cauliflower into thick 'steaks' about 1-inch thick.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Brush both sides of each steak with the seasoning mixture.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until tender-crisp and golden brown around edges.
- For extra crispiness, broil on high for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Let rest briefly before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg