Cauliflower Steak

Name: Cauliflower Steak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Economical, elegant cauliflower steak can be made with flavors from around the globe. This tender, slightly crisped meatless steak is a great option as a vegetarian side dish or entree.

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut cauliflower through the core into four 1-in.-thick steaks. Place in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush both sides of cauliflower with oil.
In a small bowl, combine salt, garlic powder, pepper and red pepper flakes; sprinkle over cauliflower. Roast until tender and edges are lightly browned, 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 steak: 129 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 525mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Roasted cauliflower takes on a lot of flavor, so this simple garlic spice rub goes a long way. The steaks are tender with some heat from the crushed red pepper flakes. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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