The cauliflower steak recipe is a gluten-free and paleo-friendly dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes. A cauliflower steak is a healthy delicacy. Cut it up into 1-inch thick slices and you’ll have your platter of healthy, crispy “steaks” that are tender on the inside, caramelized on the outside, and perfect for dipping in sauces or smothering with toppings! They’re like low-carb breaded cauliflower fries. But better. And much healthier.

This recipe uses a cast iron skillet for caramelizing. You can also use a large non-stick skillet if you prefer. I like to make these in the oven, which is even healthier because you’re using very little oil to cook them. I’m not covering this in cheese like most recipes, either.

How to make the Cauliflower steak recipe?

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Serving Size: 5

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients for queer eye cauliflower steak recipe

1 head of cauliflower
1/4 cup of fresh basil (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)

1/3 cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cloves of garlic (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)

1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice (or 1/4 cup of rice wine vinegar)
( to make this recipe nut-free replace the almonds with sunflower seeds and walnuts with pumpkin seeds. )
2 cups of coconut oil or grape seed oil or mild vegetable oil if you don’t have coconut oil ( i use 5 for 5 blend – coconut 80%, avocado 20% & grape seed 10%)

Teaspoon pink Himalayan salt or sea salt.

Directions for cauliflower steak recipe

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

Step 2: Wash, clean, and cut your cauliflower into thick steaks. Place all the cauliflower steaks in a bowl and toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and basil. Spread these onto a baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray if you’re using one or use a cake pan lined with parchment paper if you’re using the oven

Step 3: Bake for 15 minutes on each side or until caramelized looking then remove from oven.

Step 4: In the same baking dish or cake pan drizzle coconut oil or grape seed oil or mild vegetable oil if you don’t have coconut oil ( i use 5 for 5 blend – coconut 80%, avocado 20% & grape seed 10%) and toss to coat.

Step 5: Bake for 15 minutes, remove and flip over each cauliflower steak then bake for another 15 minutes or until caramelized looking. Optional: sprinkle pink Himalayan salt or sea salt over the cauliflower steaks after removing them from the oven. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or sauce!

Nutrition Facts of Cauliflower steak recipe

Calories: 54
Fat: 7 g
Carbs: 2 g

Protein: 0.

What to serve with Cauliflower steaks 9 Amazing Ideas

Serve it as Roasted Cauliflower steak.
Use it as a “bread” to scoop up your favorite dips such as hummus or baba ghanoush.

Use it as a topping for salads, tacos, or even scrambled eggs or omelets!
Add it to your favorite soup like potato or vegetable soups or lentil soup.
Dip it into a hollandaise sauce and serve with fresh asparagus spears (steamed) on the side. 6. It can be your crouton for salads!

Serve it with a side of roasted carrots, beets, and/or sweet potato wedges for a completely healthy meal.
Add it to your favorite stir-fry recipe.
Roasted Cauliflower steaks Serve with cheese

Conclusion

The crispy Cauliflower steak recipe is a great dish to make if you’re looking to cook something different and healthy. It’s a dipper or side dish that can be enjoyed as is or even used as an ingredient in other recipes. It’s a simple dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes. You only need to use a few basic ingredients to make it and the results are so rewarding.

I hope you like this recipe and if you did make it please rate the recipe! Also, let me know in the comments what your favorite summer dishes are.