Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Cauliflower
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the cauliflower: Remove any outer green leaves from the cauliflower. Using a large, sharp knife, trim the very bottom of the core, but leave enough intact to hold the head together. Place the cauliflower on a cutting board, stem-side down. Carefully slice the head into 2-4 'steaks' about 1-inch thick. You'll typically get two good-sized center steaks and then some florets/smaller pieces from the sides. Keep any florets for roasting alongside the steaks.
Season and Roast
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Place the cauliflower steaks (and any florets) on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides of each steak generously with the seasoned olive oil mixture. Ensure they are evenly coated.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then carefully flip the steaks. Continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender-crisp, golden brown, and slightly charred at the edges. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your steaks.
Make the Drizzle
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the lemon-garlic drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, minced garlic, a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Serve
- Once roasted, transfer the cauliflower steaks to serving plates. Drizzle generously with the lemon-garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, try to cut uniform thickness steaks so they cook evenly. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; if necessary, use two sheets or roast in batches to ensure the cauliflower roasts rather than steams. This recipe is also great with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast before roasting for a cheesy flavor, or a dash of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
