Description
A delicious and healthy way to enjoy cauliflower, grilled to perfection with a crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (choose a fresh, tight, white head)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- to taste salt (generous seasoning, taste as you go)
- to taste pepper (freshly ground for best flavor)
- 1 lemon (for fresh brightness)
- a handful fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower on a cutting board and use a sharp chef’s knife to cut through the head into four 1-inch thick slices, trying to keep the core intact to hold the steaks together.
- Preheat your large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until it’s hot and shimmering.
- Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak generously with olive oil, ensuring an even coating that will help develop a crispy crust.
- Season each side with salt and freshly ground pepper, then carefully place the steaks into the hot skillet. You should hear a satisfying sizzle as they make contact with the pan.
- Cook the cauliflower for about 4–5 minutes on one side, watching for deep golden brown and caramelized edges to form, then flip carefully with a spatula or tongs.
- Cook the other side for another 4–5 minutes until similarly golden and crispy, and the cauliflower feels tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once cooked, transfer the steaks to a plate and let them rest for about 2 minutes to settle and finish tenderizing inside.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the steaks and sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro for a bright, fresh finishing touch.
- Serve your cauliflower steaks hot, accompanied by additional lemon wedges or herbs if desired, and enjoy the crispy, tender perfection.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- These steaks pair well with a variety of sauces or dips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg