Cauliflower Pizza Steaks (Low Carb)
Cauliflower doesn’t have to be boring and pizza doesn’t have to be high carb and high calorie.
This is another variation on my Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks I made last year that have a combined 40 million views on all my platforms. Its amazing how much everyone loved the recipe and I’m so grateful that it was useful!
To make this recipe vegan or vegetarian, simply sub out the parmesan for nutritional yeast. Use dairy free shredded mozzarella. And switch up the toppings with sliced olives or mushrooms. This is such a customizable recipe.
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Cauliflower Pizza Steaks (Low Carb)
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbs grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian herb blend
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 2 oz mini pepperoni (or bacon)
- Garnish: chili pepper flakes + basil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400℉ or oven to 425℉. Line a medium baking tray with parchment paper.
- Leaving the stalk in place, slice your cauliflower in half first then slice the halves into steaks. Transfer to your baking tray.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, grated parmesan, spices and salt and pepper to taste. Brush this mixture on the front back and sides of each cauliflower steak. Airfry for 15 minutes (or until fork tender), flipping halfway through. Bake for about 20 minutes (or until fork tender), flipping halfway through.
- Brush each slice with your sauce, sprinkle with cheese and pepperonis. Bake in the oven for another 5 minutes or until melted and slightly golden brown.
- Garnish with chili pepper flakes and basil.
Notes
Use nutritional yeast instead of grated parmesan.
Use diary free shredded cheese to make this vegan.
Substitute mushrooms or olives for the pepperoni to make this vegetarian.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg
Can you use cauliflower instead of broccoli in the broccoli crust you made previously?
Hi Deborah, yes and I have a recipe for it! I will link it below:
https://hungryhappens.net/low-carb-cheesy-cauliflower-breadsticks/
Made these tonight I love these they were so good. I will be making them again. Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Diane, I’m so glad you liked the recipe! Thanks for the kind feedback!
I made these for the first time tonight. So delicious!!!! I will definitely be making these again!!!!
I made both this one and her cabbage steaks both Mediterranean style and pizza/pepperoni style. Both are fantastic, but I think I like the cauliflower pizza one better. Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Emily, love the feedback! Thanks for trying both the recipes!!
Honestly CRAZY GOOD. Had low hopes but so so so good. Third time we’re making it!
Hi Sarah, love to hear that! Thanks so much for the kind rating!
I’m literally eating this right now and it is FABULOUS!!! It’s seasoned so well each bit has such flavor. I didn’t have pepperoni so I fried up some pancetta and it’s to die for. You HAVE to try this!!!
HI Peggy, Happy you tried it and liked it! Thanks for the kind feedback!
Absolutely GORGEOUS 🙏
Loved it
What if you don’t have an air fryer. Does the oven work or is the bbq better? Cook them longer if in the oven?
Just tried these tonight! These are bomb!! Like so so yummy!! Very much recommend it!
I don’t have an air fryer. Can I just do them in the oven?
Hi Shelley, absolutely yes! Do 425 F for your oven
Thank you.
Made these tonight!! So yummy! ❤️
Hi Jen, thanks for trying them out! Thank you for the rating too!
I cook for one. Do these keep well in the fridge? (Basic cauliflower steaks without any toppings)
Hi Dana, yes I love to reheat these in my mini oven!
I have a question about the airfry and bake potion of the recipe #3. You airfry for 15 minutes then bake in the air fryer or in the oven for 20 minutes? Thank you
Hi Angela, the 20 minutes would be an oven instruction, definitely too long for a basket air fryer. hope this helps!
Was able to only get 2 “steaks”…florets came apart..maybe I cut them the wrong way!!!
Hi Leathia, Yes, sometimes they fall apart when you slice them. Make sure you slice them in half FIRST and then slice the halves. Most people just group up the fallen apart steaks and form a piece and still salvage a steak! Thats what I do too! Thank you for trying the recipe!