Garlic & Lemon Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Thick cauliflower steaks roasted with garlic, lemon, and herbs until tender and caramelized. A simple yet elegant vegetarian main course.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

260 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.96/serving

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Roasting

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Servings

1large headCauliflower(Choose a firm head)

£1.50

4tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil)

£0.30

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

1Lemon(Juice and zest)

£0.50

2tablespoonsFresh Thyme(Chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried)

£0.60

1tablespoonFresh Rosemary(Chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried)

£0.60

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for a little heat)

£0.10

1teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.5teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£3.86

£0.96 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower. Place the cauliflower head stem-side down on a cutting board. Cut two 1-inch thick 'steaks' from the center of the cauliflower. The outer pieces will fall apart but can be roasted along with the steaks as florets.
3.
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
4.
Add the cauliflower steaks and florets to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the garlic-lemon herb mixture. Make sure the cauliflower is well coated.
5.
Place the cauliflower steaks and florets on a baking sheet in a single layer.
6.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and slightly caramelized. Flip the steaks halfway through for even browning.
7.
Serve immediately. Drizzle with extra olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

260 kcal / 1088 kJ

Carbs

14g

5% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

8% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

610 mg

27% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; use two if necessary for even roasting.

For more caramelization, broil for the last few minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Serve the roasted cauliflower steaks with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

Large bowl

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Garlic & Lemon Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

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