Description
A healthy dish that features hearty slices of cauliflower topped with gooey melted cheese, suitable for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cauliflower head
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, or a mix)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the cauliflower head into thick slices to form ‘steaks’.
- Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the steaks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each steak.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Choose fresh cauliflower for best results; experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cauliflower, vegetarian, cheesy, healthy, quick meal, baking