Roasted Cauliflower Steak
These thick, caramelized cauliflower steaks make a hearty, satisfying vegetarian main course packed with smoky flavor and savory spices.
Ingredients
- •1 large head of cauliflower
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •2 tablespoons tahini
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •1 tablespoon water
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Trim the leaves and stem base of the cauliflower, keeping the core intact so the steaks hold together.
- 3
Place the cauliflower head flat on a cutting board and slice it right down the middle into 1-inch thick slabs. You should get 2 large steaks from the center; save the florets for another use.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Carefully brush the spice oil mixture generously over both sides of the cauliflower steaks.
- 6
Transfer the steaks to the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- 7
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping gently halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and deeply browned at the edges.
- 8
While the steaks roast, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Drizzle the tahini sauce over the warm roasted cauliflower steaks and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- Make sure to cut through the core of the cauliflower, otherwise the steaks will fall apart into loose florets when roasting.
- You can easily make this recipe dairy-free and pareve by using tahini sauce as a delicious, nutty complement instead of dairy yogurt or cheese.
- Store any leftover roasted cauliflower in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a hot oven or skillet.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cauliflower steaks should be tender-crisp in the center with deliciously caramelized, smoky edges and a nutty tahini drizzle.