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Gluten Free
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Sugar Free
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Vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Pesto Sauce
This roasted cauliflower steak recipe is the perfect vegetarian alternative to beef that even meat lovers will enjoy! These thickly sliced and deliciously seasoned cauliflower steaks are roasted to perfection and then topped with the best homemade pesto sauce. This is an amazing dish for a summer cookout!
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Why I Love These Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower might just be my favorite vegetable. You can make everything from pizza crust to rice, all with a simple head of cauliflower! This amazing veggie is so versatile and it’s so simple to prepare. All you need is a little bit of seasoning to create a vibrant dish!
This cauliflower steak recipe has made it to the top of a long list of favorites! There may be all kinds of low-carb vegetables, but none of them really compare to cauliflower. Vegetarians, vegans, and even steak lovers can unite to enjoy the perfect cauliflower steak.
This Grilled cauliflower steak is an excellent option for summer, but this recipe holds up in the winter too. I’d suggest making this dish for a summer cookout and adding a dollop of the homemade pesto recipe I’m sharing with you today! It’ll be a truly succulent meal that’ll impress even the toughest of critics.
Key Ingredients for Cauliflower Steak
- Cauliflower A head of cauliflower is the secret weapon of a low-carb kitchen. Your taste buds and body will thank you for the benefits it provides.
- Olive oil is a great source of vitamin E and vitamin K.
- Paprika, garlic powder, and salt add spice and good flavors to this veggie steak.
- Optional: If you want to add more topping options, parmesan cheese melts nicely over a warm cauliflower steak.
Ingredients for Homemade Pesto Sauce
- Spinach– baby or regular.
- Olive oil– extra virgin.
- Pine nuts– fresh.
- Parmesan Cheese– grated.
- Lemon Juice– freshly squeezed.
- Garlic– fresh clove.
- Salt and Pepper
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to Make This Cauliflower Steak with Pesto Sauce
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cut Cauliflower
Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch thick steaks.
Step 3: Set Cauliflower Steak Aside
Place cauliflower steaks onto a baking sheet.
Step 4: Drizzle Oil
Drizzle each steak with olive oil.
Step 5: Season
Sprinkle the steaks with half of the amount of garlic powder, paprika, and salt mixture.
Step 6: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the tops are browned.
Step 7: Flip and Season
Remove from the oven, and gently flip each steak. Drizzle the other side with olive oil and sprinkle with spices.
Step 8: Bake Again
Place back in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes
Step 9: Make Pesto
For pesto, just blend all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
Step 10: Serve
Serve with pesto sauce and enjoy!
FAQs
Start by cutting the cauliflower down the middle and then continue to cut each half into thick steak-like slices. You can use the leftover florets in a smoothie, cauliflower rice, or for tomorrow’s dinner!
Cauliflower is a mild veggie, so what brings out the flavor is the way you cook it and season it. All you need are simple seasonings and high heat and then the cauliflower will transform!
Make sure it doesn’t get mushy by spreading out your cauliflower steaks on your cooking surface, whether it’s on a sheet pan or the grill. Don’t crowd the pan or the cauliflower steaks will start to steam and therefore get mushy.
Serving Suggestions for Cauliflower Steak
- Avocado Portobello Pizza adds a bit of variety and nutrition to your plate.
- Try these Baked Stuffed Mushroom Bites as a veggie-based meaty side!
- Pineapple Fried Rice is full of fresh and bright flavors that were made to pair with cauliflower!
- Grill out this weekend and try the Summer Corn Salad along with your steaks!
- Homemade Buttery Mashed Potatoes are a classic side dish for any meal, but the consistency pairs perfectly with these cauliflower steaks.
Additional Cauliflower Recipes To Try
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Dipping Sauce
- Healthy Fried Cauliflower Bites with Veggies
- Easy Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry with Butternut Squash and Tomatoes
- Cauliflower Soup with Cheese
- Healthy Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Cauliflower Ingredient Recipes to Try
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Cauliflower Steak with Spinach Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
Pesto Sauce
- 2 cups spinach
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut cauliflower into 1” thick steaks.1 head cauliflower
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Place cauliflower steaks onto a baking sheet.
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Drizzle each steak with olive oil.3 Tbsp olive oil
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Sprinkle steaks with half of the amount of garlic powder/paprika/salt mix.1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt
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Bake in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the tops are browned.
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Remove from the oven, and gently flip each steak. Drizzle the other side with olive oil and sprinkle with spices.1 tsp paprika, ½ cup olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt
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Place back in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
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For pesto, just blend all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.2 cups spinach, ⅓ cup pine nuts, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese,, 2 tsp lemon juice, salt and pepper,
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Serve with pesto sauce and enjoy!
Awesome combo. We devoured these so fast! It’s easy and delicious. We can’t wait to make these again.