Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Roasted cauliflower steaks are delicious, easy to make, and stunning to look at! Perfect as a side dish, but also hearty enough to stand alone as an entree, simple seasonings and a parmesan crust elevate the texture and flavor of this humble vegetable. This dish is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- Neutral flavored oil ((extra light olive oil, canola, etc.))
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Trim the stem of the cauliflower so it is even with the head. Cut the head of cauliflower in half through the core.
- 2
Measuring from the center cut, cut 1-inch thick steaks from each cauliflower half.
- 3
Reserve remaining cauliflower pieces for later use.
- 4
Preheat oven 425F/220C.
- 5
Add some oil to a baking pan. Lay the cauliflower steaks in the greased pan and slide them around. Flip the steaks over and repeat.
- 6
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the cauliflower steaks.
- 7
Roast for 15 minutes.
- 8
Remove steaks from oven and flip over.
- 9
Generously top each cauliflower steak with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- 10
Roast for another 15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- 11
Remove from oven and top with fresh ground black pepper and chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
- 12
Serve immediately.