Have you ever tried your hands on cauliflower steak? If not, then you should. Both cauliflower and steak are healthy for you. Cauliflower provides you with vitamins B6 and C, fibers, magnesium, and a lot of other nutrients. And steak gives you protein and is good for your skin, nails, bones, hair, and also for your blood. It’s good to have steak once in a while. Here we come with some fantastic recipes for cauliflower steak which we are sure that you are going to definitely like.
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1. Loaded Cauliflower Steak
Image and Recipe by Inspiralized
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4-6
No. of Ingredients: 8
This loaded cauliflower steak is loaded with a lot of veggies and cauliflower. If you want to keep your diet light and also want to have some steak, then you can surely try out this recipe. This recipe can definitely become your go-to appetizer.
2. Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Steak Sandwiches
Image and Recipe by Inspiralized
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Servings: 2-4
No. of Ingredients: 21
Steak in your sandwich will be so much more interesting, right? Well, check this recipe out with spiralized slaw being the star which makes your sandwich creamy and crunchy. Also, the cauliflower used here is buffalo cauliflower.
3. Grilled Cauliflower Steak Sandwiches
Image and Recipe by Kitchen Treaty
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4
No. of Ingredients: 10
Here comes another cauliflower steak sandwich recipe. For your steaks, use grilled cauliflower to give your sandwich a more refreshing persona, and sprinkle it with some black pepper and Dijon mustard.
Did you know that cauliflower steaks can mimic the texture of grilled meat while providing a low-carb, plant-based alternative? Perfect for those seeking a healthy yet hearty dish!
4. Thai-Style Roasted Cauli Steaks
Image and Recipe by Pig and Quill and So let’s hangout
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 2
No. of Ingredients: 9
Craving some Thai food? Then try these Thai-styled cauliflower steaks. Made with cilantro, fish sauce, or wheat-free tamari, jalapenos, sugar, and unsalted peanuts, this dish is worth trying.
5. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Toasted Walnut Parsley Pesto
Image and Recipe by Simply Scratch
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4
No. of Ingredients: 12
You can try this recipe out for your lunch or dinner or even for a side dish. It’s a low-carb diet that is really garlicky. Here your cauliflower steaks are roasted with the toppings of parsley pesto and toasted walnuts.
6. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Meyer Lemon Relish
Image and Recipe by Brooklyn Supper
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4
No. of Ingredients: 12
Here get your cauliflower steak roasted with the additions of Meyer lemon relish and shallots and fresh herbs added as the tippings. This dish is utterly delicious; you can try it out for your lunch or dinner.
8. Cauliflower Steak Tacos
Image and Recipe by Food To Glow
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2
No. of Ingredients: 26
Have you ever heard about cauliflower steaks tacos? This is one of the best Mexican dish recipes. Stuffed with charred tortillas and topped with amazing pomegranate cabbage slaw and sesame chipotle salsa makes it more amazing.
9. Chimichurri Cauliflower Steaks
Image and Recipe by inspired taste
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2-4
No. of Ingredients: 11
These cauliflower steaks are super brown and golden in color as the level of caramelization and browning is super solid. Plus, have these steaks with chimichurri sauce, which will give them a super saucy look!
Did you know that roasted cauliflower steaks can be paired with everything from chimichurri sauce to tahini drizzle for a burst of global flavors?
10. Shawarma Roasted Cauliflower Steak
Image and Recipe by Minimalist Baker
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 2
No. of Ingredients: 12
These roasted cauliflower steaks with green chutney are a super awesome combination. Also, shawarma, which is a spice, is added, which gives it a smoky and satisfying taste.
11. Grilled Cauliflower Steak
Image and Recipe by Well Plated
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4-6
No. of Ingredients: 10
To make your grilled cauliflower steaks more interesting, in this recipe, a lot many things have been added. For instance, lemon juice, parsley, walnuts, garlic, red pepper flakes, and honey.
Did you know that marinating cauliflower steaks before grilling them helps the vegetable absorb deep flavors, making every bite a flavorful experience?
12. Cauliflower Steaks with Vegan Bang Bang Sauce
Image and Recipe by Nora Cooks
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
No. of Ingredients: 11
This is a vegan cauliflower steak recipe that you can have for your appetizer or as a side dish. And have these steaks with some bang bang sauce which is also vegan in nature and is made of mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, hot sriracha sauce, and pure maple syrup.
Did you know that cauliflower steaks are a great way to use the entire vegetable, reducing food waste while creating a delicious, nutrient-rich meal?
13. Cauliflower Steaks with Caramelized Shallots
Image and Recipe by Rainbow Plant Life
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4-8
No. of Ingredients: 21
These cauliflower steaks are totally gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and is easy to make. It’s topped with caramelized shallots, garlic, nutty pistachios, and tangy tahini sauce which will give your steaks the classic taste.
14. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Image and Recipe by Feasting at Home
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 3-4
No. of Ingredients: 22
This recipe is totally vegan and nutritious, simmered with lentils and Romesco sauce. For garnishing, red paprika cumin and almonds are used to give a smoky taste. Also, you can add red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar to the steaks.
15. Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Steaks
Image and Recipe by Eat something vegan
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 2
No. of Ingredients: 4
These creamy and vegan cauliflower steaks are the fastest to cook, with just four ingredients required. You can use handmade or any kind of mayo with some sriracha and garlic.
16. Pan-Seared Purple Cauliflower Sesame Steaks
Image and Recipe by Biting At The Bits
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Servings: 2
No. of Ingredients: 5
Without using your oven, how can you roast your cauliflower; you can learn that from this recipe. This dish is totally healthy and looks too beautiful to eat. Also, this is made from purple cauliflower.
17. Cauliflower Steaks
Image and Recipe by What’s Cookin’ Italian Style Cuisine
Prep Time: 24 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 5
This recipe shows how to make your simple cauliflower steaks at home, which is a healthy alternative to meat. And also how you can make it with different methods with minimum ingredients required.
18. Air Fryer Cauliflower Steak Recipe
Image and Recipe by Mashed
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 2
No. of Ingredients: 7
One more way to make cauliflower steak is an air fryer. You can give it a ranch dressing, and it can be served with rice. Also, while frying, olive oil or avocado oil can be used with some lime juice.
19. Air Fryer Cauliflower Steak with Panko and Cheese
Image and Recipe by Go Cook Yummy
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 1
No. of Ingredients: 8
These air fryer cauliflower steaks are made with cheddar cheese and melted butter. Also, the cauliflower slices are coated with panko which will give you a crunchy twist.
20. Tahini Miso Covered Cauliflower Steaks
Image and Recipe by Nutrition Stripped
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
No. of Ingredients: 15
About these cauliflower steaks, these are super awesome with tahini and miso added to them with minced garlic. And toppings of nori sheet ribbons, some more tahini, red pepper flakes, and a lot more, according to you.
21. Easy Sticky Cauliflower Steaks
Image and Recipe by Gourmet Detour
Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 3-4
No. of Ingredients: 4
These cauliflower steaks are super sticky. It’s made with okazu and maple syrup or honey. This is one of the easiest and simplest cauliflower steak recipes on the internet you can find.
22. Curried Vegan Cauliflower Steak Salad
Image and Recipe by the devil wears salad
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4
No. of Ingredients: 12
This is one of the most different dishes ever. This cauliflower steak recipe is a salad that also has curry in it. Also, it contains rice and is healthy, and you will have a blast while trying it.
23. Curried Cauliflower Steaks
Image and Recipe by Plant Based Relationship
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 2
No. of Ingredients: 21
This colorful steak recipe is so delicious and nutritious. It’s a combination of spices and curry with sauteed vegetables on top of the steak. It is super easy to make, and you can have it for dinner or lunch.
24. Cauliflower Steak with Orange Curry
Image and Recipe by La Cuisine De Geraldine
Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2
No. of Ingredients: 10
Cauliflower steak and orange curry sound weird, but this recipe will make sure that you like this combination. Labneh and Lebanese yogurt will add the much-needed thickness and creaminess to your steaks.
25. Roasted Cauliflower Steak
Image and Recipe by One Pot Recipes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
No. of Ingredients: 9
This roasted cauliflower steak recipe is so easy to make. You can season it with onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and Italian seasoning. And then, top it with parmesan cheese and parsley.
26. Ancho Chile Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Image and Recipe by Eating Well
Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 4
No. of Ingredients: 11
This is a totally vegan dish that is nut-free and gluten-free. This dish is one of its own kind. You can add cilantro, lime zest, honey, and cumin with ancho chili powder.
27. Curried Cauliflower Steaks with Red Rice and Tzatziki
Image and Recipe by Eating Well
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
No. of Ingredients: 13
This recipe is worth a try as it has a variety of tastes as it has red rice and tzatziki with curried cauliflower steak. It also has sour cream and Greek yogurt, which are really not going to hurt your diet plan.
FAQS
1. What is a cauliflower steak?
A cauliflower steak is a thick slice of cauliflower, typically cut from the center of a cauliflower head, which is then seasoned and cooked in a variety of ways, such as roasting, grilling, or pan-searing. It’s a popular plant-based alternative to meat steaks.
2. How do I cut a cauliflower steak without it falling apart?
To cut a cauliflower steak, first remove the outer leaves and trim the stem while leaving enough of the core intact. Slice through the cauliflower head from top to bottom, creating 1-2 inch thick “steaks.” The key is to keep the stem portion attached to the florets, as this holds the steak together.
3. What are some seasoning ideas for cauliflower steaks?
There are endless seasoning possibilities! Some popular options include:
- Herb and garlic: Olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and parsley.
- Spicy and smoky: Paprika, cumin, chili powder, and a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Mediterranean style: Lemon zest, olive oil, oregano, and garlic.
- Asian-inspired: Soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
4. How can I cook cauliflower steaks?
Cauliflower steaks can be cooked in various ways, such as:
- Oven-roasting: Bake in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Grilling: Cook on a preheated grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and tender.
- Pan-searing: Sear in a hot skillet with oil for about 5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
5. How do I know when cauliflower steaks are fully cooked?
Cauliflower steaks are done when they are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. You can test doneness by piercing the center with a fork; it should go through easily without much resistance.
So, here we come to an end with some of the recipes for cauliflower steak. These recipes are worth a try as they are super healthy and vegan. And we are sure that cauliflower will become your favorite after trying out these recipes.
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