Cheesy Cauliflower 'Steak' with Herb Crust
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring thick cauliflower steaks topped with a golden herb and cheese crust, perfect for a satisfying vegetarian keto meal. This vegetarian recipe (low-carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Cauliflower, Butter, Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch thick steaks Cauliflower
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup, finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place 2 pounds of cauliflower steaks on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 3: Brush the butter-cheese mixture evenly over both sides of the cauliflower steaks.
- Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 5: Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
