These Italian roasted Cauliflower Steaks are full of gorgeous, herb flavor that you will find irresistible. These make a wonderful dinner with a few sides, a side dish themselves or a great, filling appetizer. Save the recipe so you can try it!
Being Italian, I love Italian flavors. I love pasta and bread and more pasta. But, my body doesn’t really love those things. Or maybe it loves them too much because pasta and bread will stay with me…forever. This year I’ve made a commitment to work those flavors I love into other meals, like these Italian Roasted Cauliflower Steaks.
Checking all the boxes
With cauliflower being a popular substitute for all things in the grain family, I thought it might be the perfect way for me to get my fix of Italian, carb-like things in a plant-based package. Now I will say we don’t adhere to any specific kind of diet. We aren’t Paleo, Keto, vegetarians or anything else. But if you are, Italian Roasted Cauliflower Steaks really checks all of those boxes.
All the flavor
The herbs and Parmesan cheese included in on the Italian Roasted Cauliflower Steaks really make it a standout meal. Garlic, oregano, rosemary, basil, Paprika (technically a Mexican spice) and parsley pair beautifully with delicious olive oil and shredded parmesan cheese to make it one unforgettable meal.
Besides the herbs, the way these Italian Roasted Cauliflower Steaks are roasted give the steaks a beautiful flavor. They’re baked at a really high temperature with the herbs, olive oil and cheese slathered on to give them a delectable, unique flavor.
How to cut cauliflower for roasted cauliflower steaks
- Before you begin, you want to make sure you clean and cut the cauliflower. To fully clean it, peel away any of the green leaves that might still be attached.
- Use a large chef’s knife and trim the stem at the bottom, but make sure to keep the head of the cauliflower untouched.
- Next, cut right through the center of the cauliflower to help keep the floret heads together.
- You want to cut each slice 1-1.5 inches. I find that I get about three full steaks out of each head. If you have some excess, little florets you can add those to your baking sheet too like I did. Or save them for another recipe like cauliflower rice or buffalo cauliflower bites. I just hate to waste them.
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Italian Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Ingredients
Italian Roasted Cauliflower Ingredients
- 2 heads of cauliflower
- 2 Tbsp. pureed garlic or finely minced garlic
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. dried parsley I like curly parsley as opposed to the flat leaf Italian kind but either will work.
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh, ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Spray olive oil
- Optional: Fresh parsley, extra Parmesan cheese and additional salt and pepper to top.
Instructions
Italian Roasted Cauliflower Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice the cauliflower into 1 inch steaks starting from the middle.
- Spay baking sheet with the spray olive oil and lay your steaks on it.
- Use the 2 Tbsp. of olive oil and brush each side of the cauliflower steaks.
- Mix together the 1/2 cup of olive oil, all the herbs and spices and the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Using a spoon, spoon a little bit of the mix onto each cauliflower steak.
- Then using a basting brush, brush the mixture all over each piece of cauliflower.
- Repeat those two steps on the other side of the cauliflower.
- Bake for 15 minutes and then remove and flip over.
- Bake another 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, additional Parmesan cheese, and additional salt and pepper as desired.
Ben says
This sounds amazing! I love cauliflower, and I love roasted veggies. This seems like the perfect thing to me. Om nom nom.
Amber Myers says
Yes please. I am sure my family will love these. I’ve always enjoyed cauliflower.
Serena says
These look so delicious! I’m excited to see cauliflower is still in the limelight. It’s come a long way from my childhood cauliflower!
Ashley t says
Oh my goodness! These look and sound delicious. We absolutely love anything cauliflower and I know my hubby would love these.
Kita Bryant says
So yummy! The best part about these is that they’re so filling while being so healthy at the same time.
Nikki Wayne says
I love cauliflower dishes. That looks perfect with any kind of dips.
Ryan Escat says
Yum, yum, yum!! This will surely taste great with all the herbs and Parmesan cheese and that you put in it.
Chef Dennis says
This will be perfect for our Friday meal! My sons will surely love these Italian Roasted Cauliflower Steaks.
Marina says
I love cauliflowers and I bake/cook them in the airfryer with garlic, soy sauce, bread crumbs, olive oil & nutritional yeast x
Wren LaPorte says
These look yummy! I am always looking for new veggie recipes!
Rosemary says
What I love most about this recipe is the simplicity. The second thing I love are cauliflowers. I usually bake cauliflower in the oven and I like your recommendation for parmesan cheese. Can’t wait to try that next.
Briana Baker says
Yum! I’ll be doing this asap! I LOVE cauliflower and this recipe looks amazing!
Beth says
Although I’m not normally a fan of cooked cauliflower, it looks delicious here. I think it is time I try it again with this recipe!
Catalina says
Love easy dinner ideas! These cauliflower steaks look so perfect for my family!
Nakia says
Yum! I absolutely love cauliflower and these look so delicious!
Sacha says
I haven’t thought to use cauliflower as a steak or patty before. Sounds amazing!
Cristina says
Cauliflower is one of my favourite veggies. I´ve had it baked before but never with this combination of spices. It´s a must-try for sure!
Danielle D Ridgway says
These look delicious. I’m always looking for some meatless meals!
Angela says
These were so delicious! I love the Italian flavors in this low carb dish, can’t wait to make it again!!!
Helen Little says
Cauliflower is so underrated! Love this gorgeous recipe!
ANOSA MALANGA says
My sister prepared steamed cauliflower and brocolli few days before. I guess I need to share this to her and let her try this recipe too.
Everything Enchanting says
Gosh, these cauliflower steaks look so amazing 😍 I’ll surely try this recipe soon
Tara Pittman says
I am drooling over here. I love all roasted veggies.
Whitney Stewart says
Cleaned day I’ve ever had cauliflower before, but I’m not against it! Plus these look pretty good! I’m give them a go! Thank you so much for sharing!
IceCreamnStickyFingers says
It’s been a very long time since I’ve tried cauliflower and I think I need to revisit it. There are so many good things you can make from it.
Beautiful Touches says
This looks really tasty, I bet the texture is great too!
Princess Q. says
This looks delicious! I loved cauliflower but have never tried using it for a main course food dish, and this one’s worth a try 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Renee says
I bet these are amazing! I wish I could convince my husband that these would be good.
Melanie E says
I love cauliflower. I’ve not had it like this before. It sounds like a tasty and healthy side to add to a meal.
Wren says
I think my boyfriend would enjoy these! I have never thought to make cauliflower like this before.
Catalina says
These cauliflower steaks look amazingly delicious! Must make them for my family!
Tisha says
I love roasting veggies…brings out great flavor
Richelle Milar says
Wow! This looks absolutely delicious and tasty! My family are going to love this for sure!
Julie says
These came out amazing! I love the tasty twist on a cauliflower steak. Even my toddlers tried it and loved it!
Rachel says
Oh good! I’m so glad!
Nicz Escat says
Kids loved Cauliflower, I’m sure they would love this one with steaks! Great recipe <3
laura says
I’m so sure that my son will love these, thanks for sharing this recipe with us.
Lynndee says
Cauliflower is one of our favorites. I will have to try your recipe sometime. Looks good!
Rosey says
We used to eat cauliflower a lot. I haven’t made it in awhile. Not sure why. I’d try this!