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Cauliflower steak is a people-pleasing way to enjoy an economical, nutritious vegetable. Whether served as a hearty vegetarian dinner<\/a> or a humble side dish, cauliflower steaks make a beautiful canvas for many spice and flavor profiles.<\/p>\n I love grilling cauliflower steaks, but unfortunately, where I live in Alabama, it’s too hot to grill outside for five months out of the year. And when I lived in Chicago, it was too cold outside for five months. Alas, hooray for the oven! An oven can’t completely replicate the grill, but it can come pretty close. In this roasted cauliflower steak recipe, you cook the cauliflower until it’s tender inside and crisp outside. Classic seasonings\u2014garlic powder, salt, pepper and a parsley finish\u2014bring the whole thing to life.<\/p>\n Don’t be fooled; there is no meat here. Called “steaks” because each serving is a thick, round, vertical slice of the whole head, cauliflower steaks hold together thanks to this brassica’s network of stems. The slices are oiled and seasoned, then cooked in an oven or grill. Cauliflower steak is a great vegetarian substitution for traditional steak at any cookout or potluck. As a side dish, it’s an elegant vegetable that feels at home on most plates.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. Cut the cauliflower vertically into four 1-inch steaks, running down through the core. Arrange the cauliflower steaks evenly on a greased, foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Don’t worry if you get a few straggling crumbles. Put them on the baking pan with the steaks and enjoy them once roasted.<\/p>\n Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks evenly with the olive oil.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, pepper and red pepper \ufb02akes.<\/p>\n Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the cauli\ufb02ower.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> You could also whisk the oil and the seasonings together and brush the entire mixture over the cauliflower steaks.<\/p>\n Roast the cauliflower steaks in the oven until they’re tender and their edges are lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes, flipping them once halfway through the cooking time. Sprinkle the steaks with parsley, and serve.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> If you prefer a crisper exterior on your steaks, increase the oven temperature to 425\u00b0 and cook them for just 20 to 25 minutes total. You can also finish them under the broiler for a few minutes to give them a crisped top.<\/p>\n Cauliflower steaks, like beef steaks, taste best as soon as they’re cooked. If you have leftovers, you can refrigerate or freeze them, but be prepared to lose a little of that just-crisped edge they have right out of the oven.<\/p>\n Your cooked cauliflower steaks will last, covered, three to four days in the refrigerator. You can also assemble them (uncooked) three to four days in advance and store them in the fridge so that you can cook and eat them later in the week.<\/p>\n You can also freeze cooked cauliflower steaks for up to three months. Layer them between sheets of parchment and place them in a freezer-safe container.<\/p>\n If your cauliflower steak is frozen, first let it thaw in the refrigerator. Then, gently reheat it in a 350\u00b0 oven. You can briefly re-crisp it in the broiler, if you’d like.<\/p>\n Cauliflower is a tough veggie to clean properly. When you hold it under running water, the water seems to cascade off of it without ever getting into the important nooks and crannies.<\/p>\n There’s a better way, though. Fill a large bowl with slightly salted water (you can leave out the salt if you wish). Place the cauliflower head upside down in the water and let it soak for about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain the cauliflower. Now, you’re ready to slice it into steaks.<\/p>\n There’s no way to guarantee you won’t have any crumbling cauliflower as you’re cutting the head into steaks. It’s the nature of the vegetable to clump off, and that’s OK. Your best bet to prevent crumbling is to cut them on a stable, steady surface with a sharp knife.<\/p>\n First, level the base of the cauliflower by slicing off the bottom stem. This will give you a flat, stable base on which to stand the cauliflower upright as you cut it. Use long, steady strokes to cut down into the cauliflower and gently lower each slice down as you cut through. Don’t worry about making each slice even; you risk crumbling the cauliflower the more you cut.<\/p>\n Once you’ve sliced your steaks, be very gentle when handling them. Brush them lightly when you apply the oil, and use a large spatula (not your hands, tongs or a spoon) to flip them carefully.<\/p>\n You can serve cauliflower steaks with all sorts of delicious and diverse cuisines. In warm months, pair them with marinated tofu or tempeh, grilled or roasted tomatoes and green beans, rice pilaf and a side salad. In the colder months, pair them with mashed sweet potatoes<\/a>, hearty baked beans<\/a> and an easy winter bread recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cauliflower steak is a classy dish that’s just as home at a potluck or an anniversary dinner. 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