Oven Roasted Vegan Garlic Butter Cauliflower Steaks

Oven Roasted Vegan Garlic Butter Cauliflower Steaks

Hearty slices of cauliflower are transformed into tender, flavorful 'steaks' with a rich, garlicky vegan butter coating. Roasted to perfection, this dish is a fantastic plant-based main course that's incredibly satisfying and packed with savory goodness.

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by Crissie
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50 min (15m prep, 35m cook)
4 servings
AmericanMain CourseVegetarianVeganPescatarianDairy-FreeGluten-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeFish-FreeSesame-FreeSugar-Free

Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1 piece Large head cauliflower (about 2-2.5 lbs)
  • 3 tbsp Vegan butter (melted)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp Black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

  2. 2

    Prepare the cauliflower: Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower. Carefully trim the bottom stem, leaving the core intact. Place the cauliflower stem-side down on a cutting board. Using a large, sharp knife, slice the cauliflower from top to bottom into 1-inch thick 'steaks.' You should get 2-3 good steaks from the center. Don't worry if some pieces break off; you can roast them alongside the steaks.

  3. 3

    In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt the vegan butter. Stir in the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Arrange the cauliflower steaks and any smaller florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Use a basting brush to coat the cauliflower with half of the garlic butter mixture.

  5. 5

    Roast the cauliflower for 25 minutes, then flip the steaks (and florets), coat with remaining garlic butter and roast for another 10-15 minutes, until tender-crisp and lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

  • 💡To ensure even cooking and beautiful browning, don't overcrowd your baking sheet. If you have a smaller baking sheet, roast in two batches.
  • 💡For extra crispiness, you can broil the cauliflower for the last 1-2 minutes after brushing with garlic butter, but watch it very carefully to prevent burning!
  • 💡This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of quinoa, rice, or a simple green salad.

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