Cauliflower Steaks with Crispy Parmesan Crust

Oven-baked vegetable steaks will delight you on their own, but when enriched with a crispy Parmesan crust, they can quickly become your favorite meatless meal.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 piece Cauliflower, fresh

  • 7 spoon Oil, olive

  • pieces Garlic, fresh

  • 0.5 teaspoons Lemon zest, fresh

  • pieces Parsley, fresh

  • 30 g Breadcrumbs, dried

  • 30 g Cheese, Parmesan, hard

  • pieces Salt, table

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Wash the cauliflower and remove the green leaves, then trim the excess stem. Cut it crosswise into four thick slices or "steaks". Store the remaining cauliflower and use it in another recipe.

  2. Line a baking dish with parchment paper, then arrange the cauliflower steaks on it. Brush each steak with a tablespoon of olive oil and lightly season with pepper and salt. Place the dish in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the steaks halfway through baking to ensure they cook evenly on both sides.

  3. Peel the garlic and rinse the parsley under running water, then dry it with paper towels. Finely chop both ingredients, then mix them with lemon zest, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan to the herb mixture.

  4. Remove the dish from the oven and top the steaks with the prepared Parmesan herb mixture. Increase the oven temperature to 220 degrees Celsius and bake the steaks for about 10 more minutes, until a nice crispy crust forms on the surface.

  5. Once the steaks are baked, serve them on plates. Mashed potatoes pair well with them, or you can use a more refreshing side dish, such as bean or tomato salad.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 165.95 kcal
  • Fat: 13.41 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.71 g
    • Sugars: 0.86 g
  • Protein: 2.92 g
  • Fiber: 1.72 g

Advice

Panko are Japanese breadcrumbs made from bread without crust. They can be found in some well-stocked stores.