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Close up of a cheesy cauliflower steak with fresh parsley garnish.

Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Deliciously cheesy, these simple cauliflower steaks are a delicious low carb side. With perfectly crispy edges, they are topped with melted cheddar for one tasty bite.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup oil (4 tablespoons) (neutral like canola, avocado or vegetable)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 small cauliflower
  • 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar (or any other shredded, melty cheese)
  • parsley to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F / 200c and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix together the oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parmesan in a small ball and set to one side.
  • Cut the cauliflower in half through the stalk, then cut two steaks, about an inch and a half in thickness.
  • Brush the cauliflower steaks all over with the oil mix and place in the oven.
  • Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway so that they get crispy all over.
  • Once browned, take them out of the oven and turn on the broiler.
  • Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of grated cheddar on top of the cauliflower steaks, then place under the broiler for a few minutes til the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Notes

  • I used a small cauliflower for this recipe, but use a larger one if you are serving more to be able to cut more steaks.
  • Cut the steaks thick, about an inch and a half. As they are roasted they will get thinner as they lose some of their water.
  • Brush the oil mix all around the steaks; both sides and the edges. This will help them to really crisp up in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 1mg