Lemon-Garlic Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Herb Drizzle

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Thick cauliflower steaks roasted to golden perfection and topped with a vibrant lemon-garlic herb sauce for a satisfying vegetarian dish. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs cauliflower head, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 3 Mediterranean cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush both sides of 3 cauliflower steaks (cut 3/4-inch thick from 1 large head) with 3 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 1/4 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Arrange steaks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden and tender.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until combined.
  4. Step 4: Remove cauliflower steaks from oven and drizzle the lemon-garlic herb sauce evenly over the top.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a vibrant vegetarian main or side dish.

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