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.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 200 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

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

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.

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