Oven-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Garlicky Mushroom Sauce

Oven-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Garlicky Mushroom Sauce

Cauliflower Steak with Mushrooms 🌿🍄

Prep: min | Cook: min | Total: min

Servings:

Ingredients

• 1 large head of cauliflower, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch steaks
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• ¼ cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Instructions:
• 1. Roast the Cauliflower Steaks:
• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Arrange the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet.
• Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fork-tender.
• 2. Cook the Mushrooms:
• While cauliflower roasts, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5–7 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for 1–2 more minutes until fragrant.
• 3. Make the Sauce:
• Pour in the vegetable broth and balsamic vinegar, scraping the pan to deglaze.
• Simmer 3–4 minutes to reduce slightly.
• Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
• 4. Serve:
• Transfer the roasted cauliflower steaks to a serving platter.
• Spoon the mushroom sauce generously over the top.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
• Tips for Success:
• Cut thick, even steaks from the center of the cauliflower for the best shape and texture.
• Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet—give the steaks room to roast, not steam.
• Cremini, button, or portobello mushrooms all work beautifully here.
• For added richness, stir a splash of non-dairy cream or butter into the mushroom sauce before serving.
• Serving Suggestions & Pairings:
• A side of quinoa, mashed potatoes, or wild rice
• A crisp green salad with lemon vinaigrette
• These Sheet Pan Quesadillas for a fun dinner combo
• Tomato Skillet with Okra and Sausage if you’re mixing veg with meat
• This Dorito Casserole if you want a comfort-food contrast

Instructions

1. Roast the Cauliflower Steaks:: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Arrange the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fork-tender.
5. Cook the Mushrooms:: While cauliflower roasts, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5–7 minutes.
7. Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for 1–2 more minutes until fragrant.
8. Make the Sauce:: Pour in the vegetable broth and balsamic vinegar, scraping the pan to deglaze.
9. Simmer 3–4 minutes to reduce slightly.
10. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
11. Serve:: Transfer the roasted cauliflower steaks to a serving platter.
12. Spoon the mushroom sauce generously over the top.
13. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
14. Tips for Success: Cut thick, even steaks from the center of the cauliflower for the best shape and texture.
15. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet—give the steaks room to roast, not steam.
16. Cremini, button, or portobello mushrooms all work beautifully here.
17. For added richness, stir a splash of non-dairy cream or butter into the mushroom sauce before serving.
18. Serving Suggestions & Pairings: Serve this hearty cauliflower steak as a main dish or a luxe side. It pairs beautifully with:
19. A side of quinoa, mashed potatoes, or wild rice
20. A crisp green salad with lemon vinaigrette
21. These : Sheet Pan Quesadillas for a fun dinner combo
22. Tomato : Skillet with Okra and Sausage if you’re mixing veg with meat
23. This : Dorito Casserole if you want a comfort-food contrast
24. Storage & Reheating: Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
25. Reheat: Warm in a skillet or in the oven at 350°F until heated through
26. Freezer: Not ideal due to the moisture content of cauliflower and mushrooms
27. More Recipes You’ll Love: Looking for more cozy dinners and veggie-packed meals?
28. Sheet : Pan Quesadillas
29. Tomato : Skillet with Okra and Sausage
30. Cajun : Chicken Sausage Gumbo

Nutrition

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