Name: Cauliflower Steaks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp salt

Cauliflower Steaks are a great, super affordable vegetarian side or entree. They are beyond easy to make and taste incredible on their own or with a sauce on top. This recipe uses super simple spices but is still super flavorful. Cooking them in a cast iron skillet in a super hot oven gets the steaks nice a tender but also beautifully browned

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Cauliflower Steaks

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Slice the cauliflower into 1 inch thick flats or “steaks”.

Brush each flat with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle both sides with the seasonings.

Heat a cast iron or oven proof skillet over medium/high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and cook cauliflower steaks for 4 minutes or until golden.

Turn steaks over and place in the oven for 12-14 minutes or until fork tender.

Serve with chimichurri or pesto if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Slice Strategically 🔪
Cut cauliflower steaks 1.5 to 2 inches thick and perpendicular to the core to maintain structural integrity during cooking and achieve a perfectly tender center with caramelized edges.
Preheat Cast Iron Thoroughly 🍳
Place your cast iron skillet in a 425°F+ oven for at least 10 minutes before adding steaks—this ensures immediate, even browning on the bottom for that restaurant-quality crust.
Pat Completely Dry 💧
Use paper towels to remove all surface moisture from cauliflower steaks before seasoning; this is critical for achieving deep browning and preventing steaming in the pan.
Toast Spices First 🌶️
Combine your cumin and paprika with garlic powder in a small bowl and let them sit for 5 minutes after mixing with olive oil—this blooms the spices and intensifies their flavor significantly.
Flip Once for Perfect Results 🔄
Resist the urge to flip multiple times; turn steaks only once halfway through cooking to allow each side 8-10 minutes for maximum browning and tenderness without breaking apart.