- Why did the steak fall apart?
- The cauliflower core holds the florets together. You can only cut 2-3 stable steaks from the centre of the head where the core is thick.
Roasted cauliflower steaks
The name 'cauliflower steak' refers to the way the vegetable is cut and the preparation technique. When the thick slices are roasted at high temperature, they caramelise: the sugars in the cauliflower brown, creating a deep, nutty, meaty flavour profile that is completely different from boiled cauliflower.
Ingredients
1
head
Cauliflower (large)
3
tbsp
Olive oil
1
tsp
Garlic granules/powder
1
tsp
Smoked paprika
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Ground black pepper
1
bunch
Fresh parsley
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Equipment Needed
- Sharp chef's knife
- Chopping board
- Baking tray
- Baking parchment
- Pastry brush
Allergen Information
None
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C Fan). Slice the cauliflower vertically into 2 cm thick slices, ensuring the core holds them together.
Tip: Place any loose florets on the baking tray alongside; they roast deliciously too.
2
✓
Mix the oil with the spices. Brush both sides of the slices generously.
Tip: The oil conducts heat into the vegetable fibres and aids browning (Maillard reaction).
3
✓
Place on a baking tray lined with parchment and roast for 20-25 minutes. Turn carefully halfway through.
Tip: It is ready when the edges are dark brown and the centre is tender but not mushy.
4
✓
Serve immediately, scattered with fresh parsley.
Tip: The fresh herb provides a fresh contrast to the roasted, smoky flavours.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower (large)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic granules/powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley