Roasted Cauliflower Steaks Spices (Print)
Thick cauliflower steaks roasted with a vibrant spice mix, perfect as a flavorful plant-based dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cauliflower
01 - 2 large heads cauliflower
→ Spice Mix
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
04 - 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
06 - ½ teaspoon turmeric
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - Pinch cayenne pepper
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
13 - 1 lemon cut into wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove leaves and trim stem end of each cauliflower, keeping core intact.
03 - Slice each cauliflower vertically into 1-inch-thick steaks. You should get 2–3 steaks per head; save remaining florets for another use.
04 - In small bowl, mix together olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
05 - Place cauliflower steaks on prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides generously with spice oil mixture.
06 - Roast for 15 minutes until edges begin to brown.
07 - Carefully flip each steak, brush with remaining oil mixture, and roast for another 15 minutes until golden and tender.
08 - Transfer to serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- A whole head of cauliflower transforms into something elegant and surprisingly satisfying
- The spice rub creates this gorgeous caramelized crust that makes you forget you're eating vegetables
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- The steaks will feel fragile before cooking, but they firm up beautifully as they roast, so handle them gently but confidently
- Some florets will inevitably break off during slicing, toss them with the spice mixture and roast alongside the steaks for bonus crispy bites
03 -
- For restaurant style presentation, arrange steaks slightly overlapping on a long platter rather than stacked
- That optional cayenne is worth it if you enjoy heat, it balances the earthy spices perfectly