These delicious cauliflower steaks surprise even meat lovers with their irresistible flavor. A recipe you absolutely must try!
Do you want a vegetarian second course that will amaze even the most meat lovers? Definitely try this delicious cauliflower steaks recipe.
Easy to prepare and very tasty, to be best the cauliflower must be cut into thick slices, then roasted and finally covered with a crunchy and tasty coating of breadcrumbs and cheese. Perfect to enjoy on its own as a vegetarian main course.
You can make 2 or 3 steaks from each cauliflower, taking into account that the edges tend to crumble. Leftover cauliflower can be used for another baking or chopped into ingredients for cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper, remove and discard the outer leaves of the cauliflower (don’t throw them away, you can make excellent pestos); cut the stems. Place cauliflower heads, stem side down, on a cutting board; cut 2 steaks from center of each. Save the remaining cauliflower for another use. Arrange the steaks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Mix 2 tablespoons oil with 2 tablespoons Parmesan, lemon zest, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Brush the mixture over the top of each cauliflower steak (about 1 tablespoon each). Bake until cauliflower is fork tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan in a small bowl.
Remove the cauliflower from the oven, reduce the temperature to 200°C. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over each steak; Press gently to adhere.
Bake until breadcrumbs are golden, about 5 minutes. Season the cauliflower steaks with the remaining tablespoon of oil and serve with lemon wedges.
How to season cauliflower steaks (variations)
To give an extra touch to the dish, you can enrich the cauliflower steaks with some seasoning variations and accompaniments that will make this vegetarian second course even more interesting. Here are some ideas:
- Spices and flavourings: Try adding spices like smoked paprika, cumin or black pepper to the breadcrumb mixture for a spicy, fragrant note. For an even stronger flavor, you can add fresh herbs such as finely chopped parsley or thyme.
- Accompanying sauce: accompany the steaks with a light yogurt and lemon sauce, enriched with fresh herbs such as mint and coriander, for a fresh and creamy touch. Or try a lemon tahini sauce for an exotic, creamy twist.
- Adding nuts or seeds: Add a handful of chopped almonds or sesame seeds to the breadcrumbs for extra crunch and toasted flavor.
- For a finishing touch, garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon zest and a sprinkle of dried chili pepper.
