Summer’s Simplest Side: Grilled or Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

This recipe is for delicious and healthy cauliflower steaks that are crispy, tender, and caramelized. It’s a great vegetarian option or a side dish, and it only takes 30 minutes to make!

Flavorful and satisfying: Earthy cauliflower with caramelized edges.

Simple ingredients: Just 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper.

Quick and easy: Takes only 30 minutes to make.

Versatile: You can roast or grill the cauliflower steaks.

The recipe yields enough for 2 servings, but you can easily adjust it to feed more people.

Ingredients:

2 medium cauliflower heads

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Optional substitutions:

Olive oil: Ghee or avocado oil

Seasoning variations

Italian seasoning

Other spices of your choice

Prep:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) or prepare your grill for medium heat.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional for grilling).

Cut the cauliflower into 3/4-inch thick slices. You should get 2-3 steaks from each head.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Brushing the steaks:

Brush the olive oil mixture over both sides of the cauliflower steaks.

Roasting:

Place the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet.

Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the steaks are fork-tender, golden brown, and caramelized.

Grilling:

Place the cauliflower steaks on the preheated grill.

Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until tender and browned, flipping halfway through.

Serving:

Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Tahini dressing , and Pomegranates

Serve immediately.

Tips:

Dry the cauliflower well after washing for better browning.

Cut the steaks to a uniform thickness for even cooking.

Don’t skip the caramelization step for the best flavor.

Use the leftover cauliflower florets in another recipe.