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Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:4

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

the ingredients to make the Roasted Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Steaks

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1headgarlic2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1large headcauliflower(3 pounds), leaves removed and stem trimmed1½teaspoonssalt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning4tablespoonsunsalted butter, softened3tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese½teaspoonsalt1tablespoonchopped mixed fresh herbs(such as flat-leaf parsley and thyme)

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Ingredients

1headgarlic

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

1large headcauliflower(3 pounds), leaves removed and stem trimmed

1½teaspoonssalt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning

4tablespoonsunsalted butter, softened

3tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese

½teaspoonsalt

1tablespoonchopped mixed fresh herbs(such as flat-leaf parsley and thyme)

DirectionsPreheat oven to 425°F. Cut ½ inch off top of garlic head to expose cloves; discard top. Place the garlic head, cut-side up, on a small sheet of foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Bring edges of foil together over the garlic and crimp edges to seal; place on a large rimmed baking sheet.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodPlace cauliflower on a cutting board, stem-side down. Using a large chef’s knife, cut 4 (¾-inch-thick) slices from the center of the head. (Reserve remaining cauliflower for another use.) Arrange the steaks in a single layer on the baking sheet with the garlic. Stir 1 teaspoon garlic-and-herb seasoning and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl until well combined; evenly brush over the tops of the steaks. Roast until tender and browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; gently flip the steaks and carefully open the garlic packet.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodSqueeze the garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl; using a fork, mash until smooth. Add 4 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt and the remaining ½ teaspoon garlic-and-herb seasoning; stir until smooth. Spread the garlic butter over the steaks (about 2 tablespoons each). Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with herbs.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodFrequently Asked QuestionsThe word “steak” describes what the cauliflower looks like after you cut it into thick slabs that resemble beef steaks.You can cut the cauliflower into steaks and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.There are a few possible reasons this might happen. If you overcrowd a pan with cauliflower—and this goes for nearly any vegetable—the moisture from the vegetable will create steam. Instead of getting the desired crispiness, the vegetable will become soggy. Other reasons could be cooking it at a low temperature or not letting it cook long enough.It depends on whether you want to serve the steaks as a main course or a side dish. As a main course, serve it with othervegetable side dishes. If your cauliflower steaks are the side dish, pair them with meat, poultry and seafood recipes like ourAir-Fryer Turkey BreastorSkillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes.You have about 4 days to enjoy leftover cauliflower steaks if you store them correctly in airtight containers in the refrigerator. You can also store them for 3 months in the freezer. Reheat them in the microwave on a covered microwave-safe plate until warmed through.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodEatingWell.com, October 2024

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut ½ inch off top of garlic head to expose cloves; discard top. Place the garlic head, cut-side up, on a small sheet of foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Bring edges of foil together over the garlic and crimp edges to seal; place on a large rimmed baking sheet.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodPlace cauliflower on a cutting board, stem-side down. Using a large chef’s knife, cut 4 (¾-inch-thick) slices from the center of the head. (Reserve remaining cauliflower for another use.) Arrange the steaks in a single layer on the baking sheet with the garlic. Stir 1 teaspoon garlic-and-herb seasoning and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl until well combined; evenly brush over the tops of the steaks. Roast until tender and browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; gently flip the steaks and carefully open the garlic packet.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodSqueeze the garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl; using a fork, mash until smooth. Add 4 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt and the remaining ½ teaspoon garlic-and-herb seasoning; stir until smooth. Spread the garlic butter over the steaks (about 2 tablespoons each). Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with herbs.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodFrequently Asked QuestionsThe word “steak” describes what the cauliflower looks like after you cut it into thick slabs that resemble beef steaks.You can cut the cauliflower into steaks and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.There are a few possible reasons this might happen. If you overcrowd a pan with cauliflower—and this goes for nearly any vegetable—the moisture from the vegetable will create steam. Instead of getting the desired crispiness, the vegetable will become soggy. Other reasons could be cooking it at a low temperature or not letting it cook long enough.It depends on whether you want to serve the steaks as a main course or a side dish. As a main course, serve it with othervegetable side dishes. If your cauliflower steaks are the side dish, pair them with meat, poultry and seafood recipes like ourAir-Fryer Turkey BreastorSkillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes.You have about 4 days to enjoy leftover cauliflower steaks if you store them correctly in airtight containers in the refrigerator. You can also store them for 3 months in the freezer. Reheat them in the microwave on a covered microwave-safe plate until warmed through.Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut ½ inch off top of garlic head to expose cloves; discard top. Place the garlic head, cut-side up, on a small sheet of foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Bring edges of foil together over the garlic and crimp edges to seal; place on a large rimmed baking sheet.

a step in making the Roasted Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Steaks

Place cauliflower on a cutting board, stem-side down. Using a large chef’s knife, cut 4 (¾-inch-thick) slices from the center of the head. (Reserve remaining cauliflower for another use.) Arrange the steaks in a single layer on the baking sheet with the garlic. Stir 1 teaspoon garlic-and-herb seasoning and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl until well combined; evenly brush over the tops of the steaks. Roast until tender and browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; gently flip the steaks and carefully open the garlic packet.

a step in making the Roasted Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Steaks

Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl; using a fork, mash until smooth. Add 4 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt and the remaining ½ teaspoon garlic-and-herb seasoning; stir until smooth. Spread the garlic butter over the steaks (about 2 tablespoons each). Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with herbs.

a step in making the Roasted Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Steaks

Frequently Asked QuestionsThe word “steak” describes what the cauliflower looks like after you cut it into thick slabs that resemble beef steaks.You can cut the cauliflower into steaks and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.There are a few possible reasons this might happen. If you overcrowd a pan with cauliflower—and this goes for nearly any vegetable—the moisture from the vegetable will create steam. Instead of getting the desired crispiness, the vegetable will become soggy. Other reasons could be cooking it at a low temperature or not letting it cook long enough.It depends on whether you want to serve the steaks as a main course or a side dish. As a main course, serve it with othervegetable side dishes. If your cauliflower steaks are the side dish, pair them with meat, poultry and seafood recipes like ourAir-Fryer Turkey BreastorSkillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes.You have about 4 days to enjoy leftover cauliflower steaks if you store them correctly in airtight containers in the refrigerator. You can also store them for 3 months in the freezer. Reheat them in the microwave on a covered microwave-safe plate until warmed through.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word “steak” describes what the cauliflower looks like after you cut it into thick slabs that resemble beef steaks.

You can cut the cauliflower into steaks and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.

There are a few possible reasons this might happen. If you overcrowd a pan with cauliflower—and this goes for nearly any vegetable—the moisture from the vegetable will create steam. Instead of getting the desired crispiness, the vegetable will become soggy. Other reasons could be cooking it at a low temperature or not letting it cook long enough.

It depends on whether you want to serve the steaks as a main course or a side dish. As a main course, serve it with othervegetable side dishes. If your cauliflower steaks are the side dish, pair them with meat, poultry and seafood recipes like ourAir-Fryer Turkey BreastorSkillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes.

You have about 4 days to enjoy leftover cauliflower steaks if you store them correctly in airtight containers in the refrigerator. You can also store them for 3 months in the freezer. Reheat them in the microwave on a covered microwave-safe plate until warmed through.

a recipe photo of the Roasted Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Steaks

EatingWell.com, October 2024

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)239Calories20gFat13gCarbs5gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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