Easy Side Dishes: Savory Cauliflower Steaks with Cheese Topping
A delightful and savory vegetarian dish featuring hearty cauliflower steaks topped with a rich cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cauliflower heads
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice the cauliflower heads into thick steaks.
- Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the mixture generously on top of the cauliflower steaks.
- Place the steaks on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and tender.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add chili flakes to the cheese mixture.
- Pair with a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easy side dishes, cauliflower, cheese topping, vegetarian