Roasted Cajun Cauliflower Steaks

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This cauliflower steak recipe is so great because it’s not cauliflower pretending to be rice, pizza crust or even mashed potatoes, but just being a deliciously roasted and seasoned version of itself!

Roasted Cajun Cauliflower Steaks

These cauliflower “steaks” are obviously not steaks at all, but rather large slices of whole cauliflower that are seasoned and roasted to perfection. The best part about roasting cauliflower in “steak” form is that the flat sides get a little crisp while the center is tender. The trick to making “steaks” is to remove the leaves from the head of cauliflower but keep the core intact to make sure they hold together. I like to make a single cut right down the center, then cut each half into 1-inch slices. I can usually get three to four good steaks from a medium head.

This recipe has a bit of a kick with a simple Cajun-style rub that can be used again and again on veggies, chicken, or beef! Sprinkle each steak with a little parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lime to really top them off!

Yields 3 servings of Roasted Cajun Cauliflower Steaks

The Preparation

Cajun Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Cauliflower Steaks

  • ¾ medium cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ medium lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

The Execution

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mix evenly.

Cajun spices in a dish.

2. Slice one whole head of cauliflower, starting from the center, into 1-inch “steaks”. The ends typically crumble so you can save those pieces for other recipes or toss them on the baking sheet too!

Stacked cauliflower steaks.

3. Lay the steaks on a large baking sheet and brush both sides with plenty of oil.

Cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet.

4. Rub each steak with the Cajun seasoning. Bake for 20 minutes, turning them half-way through.

Seasoning the cauliflower steaks.

5. Remove the steaks from the oven and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Roast the cauliflower.

6. Return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime!

Roasted Cajun Cauliflower Steaks

This makes a total of 3 servings of Roasted Cajun Cauliflower Steaks. Each serving comes out to be 206 Calories, 16.9g Fats, 5.8g Net Carbs, and 6.53g Protein.

Roasted Cajun Cauliflower Steaks Calories Fats(g) Carbs(g) Fiber(g) Net Carbs(g) Protein(g)
2 teaspoon garlic 21 0.1 4.6 0.6 4 1.1
2 teaspoon salt 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 teaspoon smoked paprika 13 0.6 2.5 1.6 0.9 0.7
1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning 2 0.1 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano 2 0 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1
0.5 teaspoon onion powder 4 0 0.9 0.2 0.8 0.1
0.75 medium cauliflower 99 2.2 17.7 9.9 7.8 7.8
3 tablespoon olive oil 358 40.5 0 0 0 0
0.25 cup parmesan cheese 108 7.2 1 0 1 9.6
0.5 medium lime 10 0.1 3.5 0.9 2.6 0.2
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro 0 0 0.1 0.1 0 0
Totals 618 50.7 31.3 13.9 17.4 19.6
Per Serving(/3) 206 16.9 10.43 4.63 5.8 6.53

Roasted Cajun Cauliflower Steaks

These cauliflower “steaks” are obviously not steaks at all, but rather large slices of whole cauliflower that are seasoned and roasted to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 206 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cajun Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Cauliflower Steaks

  • ¾ medium cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ medium lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mix evenly. 
  • Slice one whole head of cauliflower, starting from the center, into 1-inch “steaks”. The ends typically crumble so you can save those pieces for other recipes or toss them on the baking sheet too!
  • Lay the steaks on a large baking sheet and brush both sides with plenty of oil.
  • Rub each steak with the Cajun seasoning. Bake for 20 minutes, turning them half-way through. 
  • Remove the steaks from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 
  • Return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime!

Notes

This makes a total of 3 servings of Roasted Cajun Cauliflower Steaks. Each serving comes out to be 206 Calories, 16.9g Fats, 5.8g Net Carbs, and 6.53g Protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcalFat: 16.9g