Roasted Cauliflower Steaks (Printable Version)

Tender cauliflower steaks infused with smoky paprika and garlic, roasted to a golden finish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cauliflower heads

→ Seasonings & Oil

02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
07 - 1 tsp sea salt

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
10 - Lemon wedges

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove the green leaves from the cauliflower heads and trim the stem, leaving the core intact.
03 - Slice each cauliflower head into 3/4-inch thick steaks (you should get 2-3 steaks per head; reserve loose florets for another use).
04 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and sea salt.
05 - Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak generously with the seasoned oil mixture.
06 - Arrange steaks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Roast for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each steak and roast for another 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
08 - Transfer steaks to a serving platter, sprinkle with parsley and pine nuts, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms an humble vegetable into something that feels fancy and restaurant worthy
  • The seasoning blend hits every flavor note while letting the cauliflower shine
  • You get maximum impact with minimal effort and ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Dont toss those loose cauliflower florets that break off during slicing roast them alongside the steaks for the cook to snack on
  • The steaks will shrink slightly as they roast so slice them a bit thicker than you think you need
  • Let them roast undisturbed after flipping to develop that beautiful caramelization that makes them so addictive
03 -
  • Pat your cauliflower steaks dry with paper towels before oiling them for the best caramelization
  • Let them sit for 5 minutes after roasting before serving to let the flavors settle

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