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Three roasted cauliflower steaks on a white plate with a drizzle of green dressing and lemon wedges.
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5 from 2 votes

Cauliflower Steaks

Easy Cauliflower Steaks with healthy Green Goddess Dressing are a real crowd-pleaser! It looks and tastes amazing. Easy to make and budget-friendly. Gluten-free.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 104kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-large cauliflower heads
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Healthy Green Goddess Dressing (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  • Cut cauliflower steaks: Wash the cauliflower. Remove the outer leaves. Trim the stem, leaving the cauliflower intact. Place the cauliflower stem-side-down on a dish towel if it feels unstable.
    Slice through the middle of the head. Cut ¾-inch steaks through one half of the head. Repeat for the other side. Do this for both sides, making a total of 6 to 8 steaks. (See video)
  • Season: Arrange the steaks on one or two large nonstick baking sheets in a single layer. Place the florets around them. Combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, coriander, and onion powder in a small bowl. Brush the tops with olive oil and rub them with one-half of the seasoning.
  • Bake the steaks for 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven, carefully turn, and brush the other sides with more oil. Rub with the remaining seasoning. Bake for 10 minutes more, or until browned and fork tender.
  • Make the dressing: Meanwhile, blend the dressing ingredients, if making.
  • For serving: Drizzle with Healthy Green Goddess Dressing or serve as is.

Video

Notes

  • Cutting cauliflower steaks: If the trimmed cauliflower is unstable, place it on a folded kitchen towel for cutting to hold it still. (See video.)
  • For crispy steaks: Cut the cauliflower equally into ¾-inch-thick steaks. Spread them onto a large parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet in a single layer so they roast evenly and do not steam. Coat lightly in oil.
  • Air fry: To air fry the cauliflower steaks, preheat the air fryer to 375ºF. Cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway. Continue cooking until browned and fork tender.
  • Roast or air fry the florets alongside the steaks, or freeze them to make cauliflower smoothies!
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftover Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Steaks in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg