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Perfect Herb-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Garlic Lemon Butter

These gorgeous cauliflower steaks are basted with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce and roasted until perfectly tender with caramelized edges. It's a delicious and impressive way to enjoy this versatile vegetable beyond boiling or ricing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 176
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower look for tight, heavy heads without brown spots
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower head while keeping the core intact.
  3. Place the cauliflower upright on a cutting board, with the core end down.
  4. Using a large, sharp chef's knife, slice through the center of the cauliflower head from top to bottom.
  5. From each half, cut a 1-inch thick slice, creating steaks that stay together thanks to the core.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  7. Place the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet, keeping them from touching.
  8. Brush both sides of each steak generously with the prepared garlic-herb butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Roast for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each steak.
  10. Brush with more of the garlic-herb butter and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
  11. For deeper caramelization, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
  12. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 64mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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