Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks
An easy to make, low carb side dish that will deliver in big taste.
If you’re asking yourself why make these cauliflower steaks.. the answer is why not? They are quicker to slice up and easier to prep with the oil mixture. You only have to slice the head three times – make sure its in half first though. They will look adorable on your table or plate next to chicken or real steak lol.
So I had this cauliflower on death’s door and I needed a healthyish snack so this was born. I’m so glad I decided to try this version. They were crispy on the outside and perfectly spiced. I ate mine without cheese and it was amazing aka vegan version.
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Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbs parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- optional: fresh parsley garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the oil, grated parmesan, spices and salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the leaves from the bottom of your cauliflower and leave the stalk in place. Slice the cauliflower in half. Then slice those two pieces in half to create your 'steaks'. Transfer them to your baking sheet and brush all over (top, bottom and sides) with the mixture from step 2. Air fry or bake until the stalk is fork tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes for air fryer (flip half way through), 20 minutes for the oven. Remove from oven and sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Place back in the oven until melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg
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This was everything it was meant to be.
Hi Mella, glad you liked them!1
Amazing. And super easy
I made this last night in my Air Fryer. My family loved it and I will definitely make it again. I followed the recipe as it was. Delicious!
What can parmasen cheese be substituted for? is cheddar or feta ok?
YES! that sounds delicious with cheddar
These look amazing! Would you recommend meal prepping these or is it best to have them fresh?
Hi Cynthia, you can definitely meal prep these!
So easy and very yummy!! Can’t go work here .
They we be on repeat at our house.
O. M. G. I’m not wild about cauliflower so I’m so glad I found this!!! It was delicious and I added the cheese!!! Yummmm!!
I have everything here to make this receipt the olive oil.My question is,do you think I could use avocado oil instead?or will that change the flavor to much?
Sorry,everything except the olive oil
Hi Jeannie, Yes, you can use avocado oil – no change in flavor.
So good, and in the 2nd try I succeeded in creating not only 4 “steaks” but more. Even better, the recipe is very quick… Only disadavantage: you eat much more than intended🙈
Hi Sabine, that sound like the story of my life I’m glad you enjoyed it!
So good, and in the 2nd try I succeeded in creating not only 4 “steaks” but more. Even better, the recipe is very quick… Only disadavantage: you est much more than intended🙈
Great Thankyou so much
Very good. We baked it at 425* and it was done in about 35 minutes. Next time, I will save 1/2 of the sauce and baste the second side when I turn it. I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Thankyou so much for this! I made it like you said and actually topped with green pepper onion and a small amount of pepperoni’s and Moz cheese and used a bit of pizza sauce for a low carb pizza ~ has the same flavors of my home made pizza less the crust and now I can enjoy it when I make my hubby his 🙂 It is Amazing!!! I don’t feel I am missing the dough bottom at all!
looks so good. can you make these and before baking vacuum pack for future use. I am the only one in my family that would eat these.
I’ll try this tomorrow with my steak. Looks delicious and presentable
Very good. I added some lemon juice and some additional spices but very tasty as is I am sure.