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The BEST Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks

Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks is an easy recipe that is so good you’ll always be craving it. This vegetarian recipe can be a side dish or a main entree. They are made with cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, butter, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

If you’re looking for more recipes featuring vegetables, try my yummy Mashed Sweet Potatoes or Creamy Mushroom Toast to make your taste buds happy.

Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks Recipe

I’ll confess, every time I bought cauliflower before, I usually did not use it in time, and my money went in the trash along with the cauliflower.

Well, that has all changed. Now, I’m obsessed with cauliflower. Before the big snowstorm hit our area, I went to THREE grocery stores to ensure I had enough to make these steaks.

That’s how obsessed I am. I played with the recipe until this combination made the grade. I could eat these cauliflower steaks every day.

You can make this recipe as a side dish or main dish. It’s one of those healthy cauliflower recipes everyone will love.

My friends are going to be so happy to see this post. Everyone is sick and tired of hearing me go on about this recipe. I refused to give it out until it reached “perfection!”

Well, it’s finally here. The perfect recipe. Bold statement, I know – but I also say that about the Best Meatloaf Recipe on Earth, you can read the reviews yourself!

Now the key to making this recipe perfect for you and your family is to doctor each cauliflower steak to your liking.

For instance, I love A LOT of red pepper flakes. I put the flakes initially, adding a few to mix with the cheese.

The great thing about this recipe, each cauliflower steak can be made based on who will be eating it.  Maybe your kids don’t like anything spicy – no problem – leave the red flakes off one steak.

Are you not a big fan of lemon? Use less or not at all. I use between one to 1 1/2 lemons, depending on how big of cauliflower I’m roasting.

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Here’s the Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks Recipe

Ingredient List for Roasted Cauliflower Slices

1 large cauliflower head, sliced lengthwise with a sharp knife (You will get 3-4 thick slices – depending how large the head of cauliflower is.)

1/4 cup good-quality olive oil

1/2 – 1 lemon, juiced (depending how much you like lemon – I would start off with the 1/2 lemon and see what flavor you like!)

2 cloves of garlic, minced

pinch of red pepper flakes, (or more depending on your taste)

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

one tablespoon of butter per steak (usually three)

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Raw Cauliflower Steaks
Raw Cauliflower Thick Steaks

Directions for Making Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the steaks in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl.

Brush the olive oil mixture on each steak. Season with salt and pepper.

Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks Olive Oil Mixture
Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks Olive Oil Mixture
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks Recipe
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks Recipe

Sprinkle red pepper flakes on each slice of cauliflower, to taste.

Cook steaks at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Take out of the oven and flip each steak over and brush on the oil mixture to the other side.

Bake cauliflower for another 15-20 minutes until cauliflower is tender and edges are browned and is fork tender. Take out of the oven and place on pad of butter on each steak and sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.

Bake for another 5 minutes.

Place on a serving platter with lemon wedges. Dive in!

Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks Recipe with Lemon and Red Pepper Flakes
Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks Recipe

Tips for Making Roasted Cauliflower Steak

  • You can substitute garlic powder for minced garlic.
  • Make sure you choose large cauliflower heads for thick cauliflower slices. The small ones will crumble.
  • Discard the bottom stem and outer leaves.
  • You can use the broken florets to make cauliflower rice in a food processor or add them to your baking tray. Or add them to a large skillet and sauté the loose florets with olive oil and butter for children.
  • There’s so many ways to top these cauliflower steaks to your liking. Add Italian seasoning, pine nuts, marinara sauce, or other flavored cheese to this recipe.
  • Serve these parmesan cauliflower steaks with a side salad for a complete meal.
  • You can substitute cayenne pepper for red pepper flakes.
  • To make this recipe vegan, make vegan cheese and vegan butter.

How long do leftover cauliflower steaks last in the fridge?

When properly stored in an airtight container, parmesan cauliflower steaks will last 3-4 days.

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Recipe Card for Roast Cauliflower Steaks

Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks Recipe with Lemon and Red Pepper Flakes
Yield: 3 cauliflower steaks

Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks is an easy vegetarian recipe that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head, sliced lengthwise.  (You will get 3-4 "steaks" - depending how large the head is)
  • 1/4 cup good-quality olive oil 
  • 1/2 - 1 lemon, juiced (depending how much you like lemon - I would start off with the 1/2 lemon and see what flavor you like!) 
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes, (or more depending on your taste) 
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • One tablespoon of butter per steak (usually three) 
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the steaks on the baking sheet. 

Mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl. 

Brush the olive oil mixture on each steak. Season with salt and pepper. 

Sprinkle red pepper flakes on each slice of cauliflower, to taste. 

Cook steaks at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Take out of the oven and flip each steak over and brush on the oil mixture to the other side. 

Bake cauliflower for another 15-20 minutes until cauliflower is tender and edges are browned. Take out of the oven and place on pad of butter on each steak and sprinkle top with parmesan cheese. 

Bake for another 5 minutes. 

Dive in! 

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 253Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 44mgSodium 182mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 4gSugar 3gProtein 14g

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Michelynn

Tuesday 5th of January 2021

Ok. I was skeptical, but seriously, these were amazing. So much so, I raved to my brother who is currently living in India. He loves his red meat, but that is not possible there. He is very interested in trying this. He is pretty sure he can get everything except red pepper flakes and Parmesan, is there something else that might work for him?

Kelly

Saturday 9th of January 2021

Hello Michelynn! I'm so glad you liked them. Yes, any dried pepper flakes will probably work and for a vegan option Nutritional Yeast will probably work. Kelly

Karen Brown

Sunday 26th of January 2020

In i.co.u It is delicious I can't stop eating it I roasted a few of the flowers with it. Amazing

Kelly

Sunday 26th of January 2020

Hello Karen! I'm so glad you like it. I'm obsessed as well. I scrape the pan. Kelly

Judith

Monday 11th of November 2019

Made this today and family could not stop saying how great it was and don't lose it!

Kelly

Monday 11th of November 2019

I'm so glad you loved it. I'm obsessed with it too! Thanks for letting me know. Kelly

Kristin Bobb

Thursday 29th of August 2019

So delicious!!! We loved it just as written. I did put red pepper on both sides though and it was quite spicy! I did 2 heads and all but 3 slices fell apart but I cooked them anyway and they were good. How do you get the slices to stay together? Is there a trick? :)

Kelly

Thursday 29th of August 2019

Hello Kristin! I'm so glad you loved them! Yes, it depends on the thickness of the cut. When I have thin slices they fall apart. Kelly

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